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Shopko Stores, a Midwest chain of 143 stores, launched its first transactional e-commerce site not even two years ago, in November 2009. But it didn’t take long before it wanted to take things up a level.

Realizing that the world of bricks-and-mortar retailing was changing even faster than web retailing, Shopko decided to tightly integrate its new retail site with its fulfillment operations and with the merchandising in its stores—all designed to appeal to consumers shopping in both channels, says Mike Sidders, vice president of e-commerce.

So far, Shopko is basking in the results of its decision to fully embrace e-commerce and multichannel retailing. The proof is in strong web performance that contributes to total sales of over $2 billion with a strong contribution from the web. “We have seen a huge improvement in site conversion rates, up by well over 30% since February across all areas of the site,” Sidders says. Shopko, which is pri­vately held, doesn’t provide more detailed financial figures.

The Green Bay, Wis.-based retailer is hardly the only one investing in e-commerce and cross-channel integra­tion. More than half, or 52%, of retailers are increasing their spending on e-commerce technology systems this year over last year, and only 5% are decreasing their spend­ing on it, according to a report by Forrester Research Inc., “2011 Online Retail Technology Investment Outlook.”

Driving much of that investment is retailers’ increas­ing recognition that they must provide personalized and efficient service to consumers across multiple channels, from stores and web sites to social networks and mobile commerce, says Forrester e-commerce technology analyst Brian Walker, the report’s author.

A strong web commerce platform, he adds, is central to an effective cross-channel strategy. “Many retailers have reached a certain scale now where they have to drive bet­ter business processes, with stronger integration between their e-commerce platform and their back-end order management and fulfillment systems,” Walker says.

Indeed, the Forrester report notes that integrating e-commerce with back-end systems like order manage­ment and inventory management was cited as a priority this year by the largest number of respondents, at 62%.

E-commerce technology vendors, meanwhile, have been responding to this retailer demand by developing broader technology platforms that integrate core online shopping platforms with order management, inventory management and financial accounting systems, Walker says. This has been behind much of the merger and acquisition activity among major retail industry Internet technology providers within the past year, he adds. As part of this trend, Walker says, more technology vendors as well as retailers are working to more closely tie together web-selling technology and in-store point-of-sale systems, providing a single system for processing customer sales transactions online, in stores, and through mobile commerce, social networks and contact centers.

“Three to four years from now, entire retail companies will be running off their web-enabled commerce plat­form,” Walker says. It will be more common, he adds, for retailers to rely on a single electronic commerce system for processing all sales across all retailing channels, giving merchants a single platform for getting a view of how their customers shop, whether they buy on a retailer’s web or mobile site, in a store or by calling a contact center.

Such a system means not having to gather and make consistent information from separate systems for online and stores, for example. That will enable retailers to more quickly accumulate, analyze and respond to cross-channel customer activity with more effective merchandising and marketing campaigns tied to known customer interests. “We’re calling this agile commerce,” Walker says.

In Shopko’s case, the retailer launched its first e-commerce site just in time for the 2009 holiday shopping season on a technology platform purchased from SpeedFC, which hosts and manages the licensed platform and also provides order management, fulfillment and warehouse management in SpeedFC’s warehouse facilities. The new site met Shopko customers’ demands for an online shopping option, and it also helped drive up store traffic by enabling consumers to go online to research products and store promotions.

“This endeavor is an important part of our retail business going forward, and we believe our e-commerce platform will enable us to better serve our customers as they have the option to visit our stores or shop online,” Shopko president, CEO and chairman W. Paul Jones said when the site launched.

Within the first year of operating the new site, however, Shopko decided to redesign it. Still on the SpeedFC platform, Shopko.com launched a new design in February 2011 that, among other things, reconfigured site navigation to make shopping online for regular cus­tomers more like shopping in its stores. Shopko planned its site redesign after conducting usability studies with consumers in a lab at the University of Minnesota.

Drawing on that consumer feedback, the retailer revised branding, color schemes, and the way products are presented in a pattern so as to make the site easier to navigate. “We’ve developed more consistency in what shoppers experience both in our stores and online,” Sidders says. “Shopping online now is more consistent with customers walking into one of our stores and physi­cally navigating the areas they want to shop.”

SpeedFC also provides Shopko with warehousing and fulfillment services for shipping online orders, and that allows Shopko to accurately show web consumers whether a product is available on its customer-facing e-commerce site. “One of the biggest things we focus on is cross-channel order management and fulfillment capabilities,” says SpeedFC CEO Jeff Zisk.

And Shopko isn’t resting on its laurels. It’s looking ahead to an even more engaging cross-channel retailing environment with more personalized online content, new features like customer reviews, and improvements in basic online shopping functions like site search and naviga­tion. “We want to up the ante with more robust content management and marketing capabilities,” Sidders says.

Among the retailer’s priorities are enhancing category pages with more product images that shoppers can scroll over to activate a “quick view” feature which pops up a window of extensive product details and a click-to-buy button. The retailer also aims to introduce a version of its site better optimized for mobile devices.

“We had a lot of room to improve and have made some major improvements,” Sidders says. “But we don’t feel we’re there yet. We still have things to modify.”

In a retailing world where technology providers as well as merchants are constantly upgrading in hopes of keeping up with rapid changes in consumer shopping behavior, Shopko won’t be alone in that endeavor.

Alexander Interactive Inc.

Alexander Interactive, a web design agency focusing on e-commerce, recently launched an emerging brands group, Ai Emerge. The group serves small to mid-sized businesses and brands in addition to select start-ups. The Ai Emerge suite of services includes e-commerce development ... Read More

Alexander Interactive, a web design agency focusing on e-commerce, recently launched an emerging brands group, Ai Emerge. The group serves small to mid-sized businesses and brands in addition to select start-ups. The Ai Emerge suite of services includes e-commerce development based on the Magento platform, custom web design, search engine optimization, site hosting and online marketing.

Americaneagle.com Inc.

Americaneagle.com provides web site design and development built on its idev e-commerce platform, which features product catalog, order management, shipping, payment, marketing, content management, search engine optimization and other services. Additional offerings include e-mail, site search, mobile applications and web ... Read More

Americaneagle.com provides web site design and development built on its idev e-commerce platform, which features product catalog, order management, shipping, payment, marketing, content management, search engine optimization and other services. Additional offerings include e-mail, site search, mobile applications and web site hosting and maintenance.

ChannelAdvisor

Morrisville, NC.

ChannelAdvisor is a provider of cloud-based, or Internet-hosted, e-commerce services that enable retailers to increase profitability through dozens of online channels including Amazon, Google, eBay, Facebook, and more. Through automation, analytics and optimization, ChannelAdvisor leverages a single inventory feed to ... Read More

ChannelAdvisor is a provider of cloud-based, or Internet-hosted, e-commerce services that enable retailers to increase profitability through dozens of online channels including Amazon, Google, eBay, Facebook, and more. Through automation, analytics and optimization, ChannelAdvisor leverages a single inventory feed to connect suppliers with shoppers to increase sales.

CORESense Inc.

CORESense offers e-commerce software for retailers, wholesalers and manufacturers. The company works with an e-retailer’s designers to create custom web sites with features such as product “super search,” built-in cross-sell/upsell capability and fast single-page checkout. The application includes e-commerce web ... Read More

CORESense offers e-commerce software for retailers, wholesalers and manufacturers. The company works with an e-retailer’s designers to create custom web sites with features such as product “super search,” built-in cross-sell/upsell capability and fast single-page checkout. The application includes e-commerce web site templates; a content management system that enables retailers to create and manage images, content, searches, and navigation on one or more branded web sites; e-commerce web site plug-ins; and an e-commerce shopping cart designed with shopper-friendly features to minimize cart abandonment. CORESense also offers streamlined online ordering with accounts and invoicing, customer-based offerings, and pricing and integration with ERP systems.

Etail Solutions

Etail Solutions offers a multichannel management platform providing integrated sales, fulfillment and supply chain automation. Services offered by the platform include inventory control, listing and order management across marketplaces such as Amazon and eBay. Sales tools include competitive repricing and ... Read More

Etail Solutions offers a multichannel management platform providing integrated sales, fulfillment and supply chain automation. Services offered by the platform include inventory control, listing and order management across marketplaces such as Amazon and eBay. Sales tools include competitive repricing and multi-ASIN (Amazon Standard Identification Number) matching. The company works with a number of popular shopping cart platforms such as 3dCart, Amazon, ASPDotNetStorefront and Magento. Order fulfillment services include pick-pack-ship, drop-shipping, cross-docking and Fulfillment by Amazon. Inventory control features include dynamic stock publishing/delisting, channel-specific attribution and data management, supplier-based inventory, cross-channel copy, and multi-location management.

GoECart

Bridgeport, CT.

GoECart is a provider of multichannel commerce applications for small and medium retailers, including e-commerce, order management, marketplaces, inventory, warehouse and fulfillment, in-store point-of-sale, call center and customer relationship management, and mobile. On the front end, GoECart provides the tools ... Read More

GoECart is a provider of multichannel commerce applications for small and medium retailers, including e-commerce, order management, marketplaces, inventory, warehouse and fulfillment, in-store point-of-sale, call center and customer relationship management, and mobile. On the front end, GoECart provides the tools and features that enable retailers to sell effectively across channels—web sites, retail stores, mobile, call centers, catalogs, and through leading online marketplaces like Amazon, eBay, Buy.com, Sears, and Rakuten. GoECart is offered in a software-as-a-service delivery model, allowing retailers to consolidate multiple systems, eliminate information technology staff hassles and headaches, and receive automatic upgrades.

Grid Dynamics

Menlo Park, CA.

Grid Dynamics is a provider of open, scalable e-commerce platforms for multichannel e-commerce, mobile commerce and site search. The company’s Omnichannel Platform uses Oracle ATG, SAP hybris or custom applications to provide personalization across all channels. Each channel accesses the ... Read More

Grid Dynamics is a provider of open, scalable e-commerce platforms for multichannel e-commerce, mobile commerce and site search. The company’s Omnichannel Platform uses Oracle ATG, SAP hybris or custom applications to provide personalization across all channels. Each channel accesses the same customer and product information, combining mobile implementations, digital marketing capabilities, customer relationship management and other technologies. Grid Dynamics also offers search as a managed service, providing infrastructure, new feature development, search tuning, performance optimizations, product support and other capabilities. The company will provide search assessment to identify architectural or functional issues and suggest ways for improvement.

Guidance

Marina Del Rey, CA.

Guidance Solutions marked its 20th year in business in February 2013. The company designs, builds and maintains e-commerce sites for online only and multichannel retailers. Services provided include strategy, information architecture, visual design, technical design, support services and project management. ... Read More

Guidance Solutions marked its 20th year in business in February 2013. The company designs, builds and maintains e-commerce sites for online only and multichannel retailers. Services provided include strategy, information architecture, visual design, technical design, support services and project management. The company offers a range of mobile development technology.

Company Facts

Year Established

1993

Product / Services

Site design and development, hosting and managed services, mobile commerce

Jagged Peak Inc.

Tampa, FL.

Jagged Peak is a provider of e-commerce platforms, order management systems and related applications. The company’s EDGE product is a cloud-based e-commerce platform and order management system designed for the omnichannel retail environment. It enables retailers to deploy and manage ... Read More

Jagged Peak is a provider of e-commerce platforms, order management systems and related applications. The company’s EDGE product is a cloud-based e-commerce platform and order management system designed for the omnichannel retail environment. It enables retailers to deploy and manage front-end web site and all back-office operations with single-channel, cross-channel or omnichannel e-commerce. EDGE is designed let retailers deploy and manage one or multiple business-to-consumer, business-to-business and commerce web stores, including cataloging, content management, payment processing, product merchandising and online marketing. The order management system can aggregate and manage the life cycle of any order type, including sales orders and auto-ships.

Company Facts

Year Established

1997

Product / Services

Miva Merchant 5.5 Production Release 8

Entry Level / Typical Pricing

DIY Software-as-a-Service ranges from $49.95-$129.95/mo. in a shared hosting environment; starts at $449.95/mo. in a dedicated hosting environment; distributed licenses for $995 for the first yr. and $349/yr. after that (customer hosts); custom built sites (including Professional Services) average about $12,000, starting at $500 for a customized template and up to $50,000+ for a complete custom build

NetSuite

San Mateo, CA.

NetSuite SuiteCommerce provides an advanced online store that allows the creation of uniquely branded and personalized shopping experiences optimized for any device, designed to support multiple brands, countries, currencies and languages on a single cloud-based platform. SuiteCommerce is designed to ... Read More

NetSuite SuiteCommerce provides an advanced online store that allows the creation of uniquely branded and personalized shopping experiences optimized for any device, designed to support multiple brands, countries, currencies and languages on a single cloud-based platform. SuiteCommerce is designed to enable omnichannel commerce by seamlessly connecting e-commerce and POS systems to order management, merchandising, marketing, inventory, financials and customer support.

Newgistics Inc.

Austin, TX.

Newgistics, a provider of e-commerce services for retailers and brands offers an end-to-end e-commerce solution. It integrates enterprise tier omni-channel commerce software with order fulfillment, parcel delivery and returns management. Newgistics' e-commerce platform is powered by hybris and it has ... Read More

Newgistics, a provider of e-commerce services for retailers and brands offers an end-to-end e-commerce solution. It integrates enterprise tier omni-channel commerce software with order fulfillment, parcel delivery and returns management. Newgistics' e-commerce platform is powered by hybris and it has partnered with Manhattan Associates to bring its order management solution to its e-commerce customers. By seamlessly connecting every step in the process, Newgistics is able to provide merchants with a single view of their customers, products and orders across the entire order life cycle.

Orckestra

Montreal, QC.

Orckestra is a developer of business-to-business e-commerce applications. Its Overture enterprise e-commerce platform is built on .Net software architecture and is in use in the retail, grocery, manufacturing and distribution industries. Overture offers omni-channel capabilities, and is designed to unify ... Read More

Orckestra is a developer of business-to-business e-commerce applications. Its Overture enterprise e-commerce platform is built on .Net software architecture and is in use in the retail, grocery, manufacturing and distribution industries. Overture offers omni-channel capabilities, and is designed to unify and simplify complex product offerings across multiple geographic regions and multiple brands and languages. The Overture platform is designed for global B2B, business-to-consumer and franchise operations. Orckestra also provides e-commerce strategic, creative and technical services to retailers. The company’s technology partners include Apptus, a provider of personalized information for local search and e-commerce.

OrderDynamics Corp.

OrderDynamics Corp., an eCommera company, is an omnichannel commerce technology provider through its e-commerce platform and retail order management system. National and global retailers use OrderDynamics’ commerce solutions to unify digital touch points with retail stores. The company’s clients can ... Read More

OrderDynamics Corp., an eCommera company, is an omnichannel commerce technology provider through its e-commerce platform and retail order management system. National and global retailers use OrderDynamics’ commerce solutions to unify digital touch points with retail stores. The company’s clients can drive enhanced customer service and accelerated cross-channel growth through next-generation omnichannel fulfillment and automated operational efficiencies.

Company Facts

Year Established

2003

Product / Services

OrderDynamics On-Demand eCommerce and OrderDynamics Retail Order Management System

Entry Level / Typical Pricing

Pricing and fees vary; company would not disclose specific pricing information.

SalesWarp

SalesWarp offers scalable e-commerce management software that allows omnichannel retailers to manage all of their retail operations with one system. Online retailers can consolidate and manage all product, order and customer data across all online stores and sales channels using ... Read More

SalesWarp offers scalable e-commerce management software that allows omnichannel retailers to manage all of their retail operations with one system. Online retailers can consolidate and manage all product, order and customer data across all online stores and sales channels using SalesWarp, either as a cloud-based or software-as-a-service application. SalesWarp also is designed to simplify inventory tracking and fulfillment operations across all sales channels, including online stores, marketplaces such as eBay and Amazon, affiliates, retail stores, and call centers. The software provides real-time inventory management across channels and suppliers. Information can be segmented by customer groups, products and channels.

Company Facts

Year Established

2009

Product / Services

SalesWarp, is an ERP PLUS eCommerce management software that helps omni-channel retailers manage all eCommerce operations from one system.

SellerActive

Salem, OR.

Launched in 2012, SellerActive is a provider of software to online retailers that is designed to simplify and automate online listing, processing and shipping, including multichannel order management, multichannel inventory management with repricing, and price intelligence. The company’s inventory dashboard ... Read More

Launched in 2012, SellerActive is a provider of software to online retailers that is designed to simplify and automate online listing, processing and shipping, including multichannel order management, multichannel inventory management with repricing, and price intelligence. The company’s inventory dashboard is synchronized with dozens of marketplaces, providing retailers with a comprehensive view of their listings and stock across different channels. SellerActive software connects with multiple web store platforms including 3dcart, Volusion, Magento and BigCommerce. SellerActive’s PriceIntelligence software continuously monitors, reports and adjusts prices according to market trends and a retailer’s overarching strategy.

SiteLock is a provider of malware and vulnerability scanning and remediation, trust seal, application penetration testing, web application firewall, CDN, PCI compliance and security concierge services to online retailers and other businesses. SiteLock’s malware scanning technology reviews all file and applications on a retailer’s web site and compares it against industry standards and the company’s proprietary sources to detect any malware inserted into a web site code. If malware is detected, SiteLock notifies the retailer immediately via e-mail. The company’s dashboard will show the list of infected pages and its company’s services team will help retailers resolve the issues. The SiteLock Secure Malware Alert & Removal Tool performs deep web site scans that notify a retailer when any file on their web site changes.

Speed Commerce

Speed Commerce is a provider of a vertically integrated, multichannel platform of e-commerce services and distribution applications for retailers and manufacturers. The company was formed from a merger between Navarre Corp. and SpeedFC Inc. in November 2012. Navarre, founded in ... Read More

Speed Commerce is a provider of a vertically integrated, multichannel platform of e-commerce services and distribution applications for retailers and manufacturers. The company was formed from a merger between Navarre Corp. and SpeedFC Inc. in November 2012. Navarre, founded in 1983, was one of the largest distributors of software and consumer electronics in North America. SpeedFC, established in 2000, provided end-to-end e-commerce services and a retail distribution platform to online retailers and manufacturers. Speed Commerce services include SaaS e-commerce platforms and integration, tier 4 web hosting, interactive online marketing, proprietary order management and reporting, and fulfillment and customer care.

Company Facts

Year Established

2000

Product / Services

End-to-end e-commerce

Entry Level / Typical Pricing

Pricing and fees vary; company chose not to disclose specific pricing information.

3DCart

Tamarac, FL.

3dcart, a provider of e-commerce storefront software, in October 2012 launched a new feature called FraudWatch, an add-on that calculates potential risk of fraud for each store purchase. FraudWatch processes 12 indicators related to fraudulent purchases and calculates a score ... Read More

3dcart, a provider of e-commerce storefront software, in October 2012 launched a new feature called FraudWatch, an add-on that calculates potential risk of fraud for each store purchase. FraudWatch processes 12 indicators related to fraudulent purchases and calculates a score based on available information. It also displays buyer review sourced from 3dcart merchants.

Ability Commerce

Delray Beach, FL.

Software developer Ability Commerce’s flagship product is its SmartSite e-commerce platform, which integrates with its e-mail marketing, data optimization and order management system software. Retailers can customize SmartSite to include such features as on-site search, navigation, ratings and reviews, promotions, ... Read More

Software developer Ability Commerce’s flagship product is its SmartSite e-commerce platform, which integrates with its e-mail marketing, data optimization and order management system software. Retailers can customize SmartSite to include such features as on-site search, navigation, ratings and reviews, promotions, comparison shopping feeds, responsive web design, and search engine optimization.

AbleCommerce

Vancouver, WA.

E-commerce technology provider Able Solutions Corp. offers AbleCommerce custom shopping cart software. Retailers can install the software through standard FTP upload to most hosting services that support Asp.Net applications, the company says. They can also install the program to their ... Read More

E-commerce technology provider Able Solutions Corp. offers AbleCommerce custom shopping cart software. Retailers can install the software through standard FTP upload to most hosting services that support Asp.Net applications, the company says. They can also install the program to their own servers or have it set up using the AbleCommerce hosting service. The company provides support services as well.

Company Facts

AbleCommerce software begins at $995, with full source available for an additional $495; other options include development server licenses ($195 per installation) and AbleCommerce upgrade subscriptions, $195/yr.; quantity pricing available

ABOL Software Inc.

Woodstock, GA.

ABOL Software, a shipping and e-commerce software developer, in June 2013 launched a new application programming interface that allows for real-time ratings on all services, address validation, tracking and duty and tax calculations for international shipments. ABOL also rolled out ... Read More

ABOL Software, a shipping and e-commerce software developer, in June 2013 launched a new application programming interface that allows for real-time ratings on all services, address validation, tracking and duty and tax calculations for international shipments. ABOL also rolled out a beta version of its order management portal, an integrated e-commerce fulfillment and shipping application.

Company Facts

Acadaca LLC

New York, NY.

E-commerce platform company Acadaca specializes in mobile and social commerce, content publishing and management, and social networking software. In August 2012, Acadaca began offering its clients global e-commerce capabilities through a partnership with International Checkout. International customers receive all-inclusive pricing ... Read More

E-commerce platform company Acadaca specializes in mobile and social commerce, content publishing and management, and social networking software. In August 2012, Acadaca began offering its clients global e-commerce capabilities through a partnership with International Checkout. International customers receive all-inclusive pricing in their local currency and shipping to any deliverable and verified address.

Access Technology Solutions

Provo, UT.

Access Technology Solutions, an international commerce technology company, offers a platform for e-retailers that features a localized international shopping cart, multi-currency and alternative payment methods, guaranteed total landed costs and international express shipping. The ATS logistics platform enables merchants to ... Read More

Access Technology Solutions, an international commerce technology company, offers a platform for e-retailers that features a localized international shopping cart, multi-currency and alternative payment methods, guaranteed total landed costs and international express shipping. The ATS logistics platform enables merchants to manage product data and inventory, process orders and track shipments.

Active Commerce

Milwaukee, WI.

Active Commerce, a product of advertising agency Hanson Dodge Creative, enables retailers to personalize shopping, optimize content and automate marketing. The e-commerce software is built on Sitecore’s content management and digital marketing platform. Among its features are support for discount ... Read More

Active Commerce, a product of advertising agency Hanson Dodge Creative, enables retailers to personalize shopping, optimize content and automate marketing. The e-commerce software is built on Sitecore’s content management and digital marketing platform. Among its features are support for discount rules, coupon codes and other promotions, and integrated, on-site payments through Authorize.NET.

Company Facts

Year Established

2012

Product / Services

Active Commerce Professional Edition 2.2

Entry Level / Typical Pricing

Perpetual license, on-demand or revenue share pricing options available, based on number of servers, usage or revenue

Acumium LLC

Madison, WI.

Acumium provides e-commerce consulting, web site development and marketing services to online retailers and catalog/call center companies. The AcumiumMarket e-commerce platform integrates with a merchant’s business software, e-mail system and analytics and features built-in search engine optimization which enables clients ... Read More

Acumium provides e-commerce consulting, web site development and marketing services to online retailers and catalog/call center companies. The AcumiumMarket e-commerce platform integrates with a merchant’s business software, e-mail system and analytics and features built-in search engine optimization which enables clients to sell merchandise on comparison shopping sites and manage multiple storefronts.

Acxiom Corp.

Little Rock, AR.

Acxiom, which provides multichannel marketing and technology services, is the creator of Acxiom Impact-X Mobile. The dedicated mobile platform enables retailers to deliver targeted short message service text messages and to integrate mobile marketing strategies in e-mail campaigns. Consumers who ... Read More

Acxiom, which provides multichannel marketing and technology services, is the creator of Acxiom Impact-X Mobile. The dedicated mobile platform enables retailers to deliver targeted short message service text messages and to integrate mobile marketing strategies in e-mail campaigns. Consumers who opt to enter their mobile numbers trigger the automated delivery of coupons or SMS text reminders.

Adgregate Markets

Sausalito, CA.

Adgregate Markets’ ShopAds affiliate program enables any retailer or web site owner to earn money by posting transactional rich media units on their web site or blog. ShopAds widgets allow site visitors to browse and securely purchase products without leaving ... Read More

Adgregate Markets’ ShopAds affiliate program enables any retailer or web site owner to earn money by posting transactional rich media units on their web site or blog. ShopAds widgets allow site visitors to browse and securely purchase products without leaving an affiliate’s web site. Retailers can register as an affiliate to post ShopAds widgets on their sites. The company also offers ShopFans, a program allowing customers to make secure purchase transactions directly in Facebook.

AdvancedEMedia/WebJaguar

Aliso Viejo, CA .

AdvancedEMedia, an Aliso Viejo, CA-based e-commerce platform provider for small and medium-sized businesses, offers WebJaguar as its core technology. WebJaguar is a cloud-based Software-as-a-Service e-commerce platform for retailers and wholesalers. The company also provides web site design and migration services, ... Read More

AdvancedEMedia, an Aliso Viejo, CA-based e-commerce platform provider for small and medium-sized businesses, offers WebJaguar as its core technology. WebJaguar is a cloud-based Software-as-a-Service e-commerce platform for retailers and wholesalers. The company also provides web site design and migration services, custom programming, database set-up and support and online marketing.

Advantone Inc.

Plantation , FL.

Advantone, formerly known as Prosodie Interactive, provides interactive voice recognition technology to the healthcare, pharmaceutical, transportation, retail and other industries. The company’s retail product, Advantone Retail IVR, features a voice-driven auto-attendant that answers a merchant’s main office and store numbers, ... Read More

Advantone, formerly known as Prosodie Interactive, provides interactive voice recognition technology to the healthcare, pharmaceutical, transportation, retail and other industries. The company’s retail product, Advantone Retail IVR, features a voice-driven auto-attendant that answers a merchant’s main office and store numbers, allowing callers to speak or dial their requests.

Agility Multichannel

Chicago, IL.

More than 1,000 retailers use Agility Multichannel’s product information management software, which can serve as a central repository for data, says CEO Richard Hunt. Some larger merchants, including Avon, license the software and install it on their own hardware. The ... Read More

More than 1,000 retailers use Agility Multichannel’s product information management software, which can serve as a central repository for data, says CEO Richard Hunt. Some larger merchants, including Avon, license the software and install it on their own hardware. The company also hosts a Software-as-a-Service version that smaller retailers can access via the web.

AIS Media Inc.

Atlanta, GA.

AIS Media Inc. is an interactive marketing and web services company that provides web site development, e-mail marketing, lead generation, e-commerce and search engine marketing services. The company recently added third-party surveys and polls to its client services. Polling and ... Read More

AIS Media Inc. is an interactive marketing and web services company that provides web site development, e-mail marketing, lead generation, e-commerce and search engine marketing services. The company recently added third-party surveys and polls to its client services. Polling and surveys are conducted by its strategic partner, Strategic Vision LLC. AIS Media has developed a suite of web-based applications under the Excerpo brand. Excerpo Storefront is a web-based application for small and medium retailers that plugs into existing web sites operating on any platform. The online storefront manager interface allows retailers to manage the features and functionality of their shopping carts via the web.

Aivea Corp.

Beaverton, OR.

Aivea’s Commerce Server is an architecture web-services based e-commerce software platform with built-in integration to Microsoft Dynamics CRM and GP. It is built on ASP.NET 3.5, C#, WF, WCF and SQL Server 2008/2005 languages and code. The platform is payment ... Read More

Aivea’s Commerce Server is an architecture web-services based e-commerce software platform with built-in integration to Microsoft Dynamics CRM and GP. It is built on ASP.NET 3.5, C#, WF, WCF and SQL Server 2008/2005 languages and code. The platform is payment card industry Level 1 compliant, allows for the creation of multiple merchant web sites and has built-in administration, operations, reporting, key performance indicators and customer service dashboards.

AmeriCommerce

Beaumont, TX.

AmeriCommerce provides e-commerce and shopping cart software to help retailers build and manage a customizable online store. The company enables retailers to run multiple stores and to manage content, products, and customers from one platform. Options include one store with ... Read More

AmeriCommerce provides e-commerce and shopping cart software to help retailers build and manage a customizable online store. The company enables retailers to run multiple stores and to manage content, products, and customers from one platform. Options include one store with micro-stores (such as franchise stores) or many stores with a common product catalog. Retailers also have the ability to distribute products within social networks, such as Facebook, mobile, current web site or content management systems and let customers add products to the cart and check out from anywhere. The platform allows retailers to design nearly 50 types of pages such as content pages, product pages and search pages using drag-and-drop tools.

Appeagle

Hackensack, NJ.

Using Appeagle’s repricing software, merchants can manage pricing across all their marketplaces, including Amazon, eBay and Rakuten.com, using a single interface. In November 2012, the company added a feature that lets retailers set their listings to “Get the Buy Box” ... Read More

Using Appeagle’s repricing software, merchants can manage pricing across all their marketplaces, including Amazon, eBay and Rakuten.com, using a single interface. In November 2012, the company added a feature that lets retailers set their listings to “Get the Buy Box” and have Appeagle use its algorithms to get and retain the buy box on a product detail page where the purchase process begins.

arvato Systems, a division of Bertelsmann AG

New York, NY.

As a division of international media company Bertelsmann AG, arvato Systems, provides e-commerce consulting, web store development and design, content and store management, web analytics, social media monitoring and online market research, customer loyalty and management, fulfillment, and other services. ... Read More

As a division of international media company Bertelsmann AG, arvato Systems, provides e-commerce consulting, web store development and design, content and store management, web analytics, social media monitoring and online market research, customer loyalty and management, fulfillment, and other services. Arvato also offers e-mail and affiliate marketing, lead generation, and display advertising services.

Assist Cornerstone Ltd.

Sandy, UT.

The Assist Cornerstone order management system is a multi-channel commerce application for direct merchandising and multi-channel retailing environments. It delivers a single source of integration for customer contact, order management, inventory, fulfillment and accounting. Assist’s back-office software is integrated with ... Read More

The Assist Cornerstone order management system is a multi-channel commerce application for direct merchandising and multi-channel retailing environments. It delivers a single source of integration for customer contact, order management, inventory, fulfillment and accounting. Assist’s back-office software is integrated with front-end Internet services to deliver a core system for Internet, catalog and call center channels. It also acts as a consolidation point for customer sales data from all channels, including retail store point-of-sale. Features supported by Assist include e-commerce, order entry, customer management, direct marketing, campaign tracking and inventory management.

At Auction

Flower Mound, TX.

Dallas-based At Auction is the provider of an online auction software platform featuring content, order, inventory and shipping rules management, as well as e-commerce applications such as a shopping cart, site search and guided navigation. The company also offers auction ... Read More

Dallas-based At Auction is the provider of an online auction software platform featuring content, order, inventory and shipping rules management, as well as e-commerce applications such as a shopping cart, site search and guided navigation. The company also offers auction management, fulfillment, customer relationship management, and marketing and analytics services.

Atlantic.Net

Orlando, FL.

Atlantic.Net, a provider of web hosting services, in April 2013 expanded its network peering with the addition of Cogent to its carrier-neutral data center. Cogent, an Internet service provider, operates a Tier 1 optical IP network. Other carriers in Atlantic.Net’s ... Read More

Atlantic.Net, a provider of web hosting services, in April 2013 expanded its network peering with the addition of Cogent to its carrier-neutral data center. Cogent, an Internet service provider, operates a Tier 1 optical IP network. Other carriers in Atlantic.Net’s carrier neutral facility include TW Telecom, Level 3 Communications, Verizon, AT&T, Bright House Networks and Windstream.

Avangate Inc.

Redwood Cit, CA.

Avangate, based in the Netherlands, provides multichannel e-commerce technology to software, cloud services and Software-as-a-Service companies. In June 2013, Avangate released the latest version of its SkyCommerce Suite e-commerce platform and services, which the company says extends subscription set-up and ... Read More

Avangate, based in the Netherlands, provides multichannel e-commerce technology to software, cloud services and Software-as-a-Service companies. In June 2013, Avangate released the latest version of its SkyCommerce Suite e-commerce platform and services, which the company says extends subscription set-up and management, usage-based billing, retention management and cross distribution channel management.

Avetti Commerce

Barrie, ON.

In April 2013, Avetti Commerce introduced an open source community edition of its enterprise e-commerce software. The community edition, available under the OSL v3 open source license, integrates with the Open Ice Cat product database, which provides images, descriptions and ... Read More

In April 2013, Avetti Commerce introduced an open source community edition of its enterprise e-commerce software. The community edition, available under the OSL v3 open source license, integrates with the Open Ice Cat product database, which provides images, descriptions and specifications enabling merchants to create professional stores faster, the company says.

Become Inc.

Sunnyvale, CA.

Become.com, a comparison shopping site, in August 2012 rolled out a redesigned web site featuring sharper graphics, a wider color range and easier navigation. Become.com is both a comparison shopping and product research engine that allows online shoppers to find ... Read More

Become.com, a comparison shopping site, in August 2012 rolled out a redesigned web site featuring sharper graphics, a wider color range and easier navigation. Become.com is both a comparison shopping and product research engine that allows online shoppers to find information on products before they click and purchase. The company is expanding both in the U.S. and internationally.

Bing.com

Redmond, WA.

Bing.com, a unit of Microsoft Corp., has a comparison shopping engine that helps consumers find deals on the web and receive cash back on their purchases. Web retailers can sell their products on Bing on a cost-per-acquisition basis. Because Bing ... Read More

Bing.com, a unit of Microsoft Corp., has a comparison shopping engine that helps consumers find deals on the web and receive cash back on their purchases. Web retailers can sell their products on Bing on a cost-per-acquisition basis. Because Bing Shopping uses a CPA model and pay-per-click bidding process, retailers don’t have to invest in fees traditionally associated with PPC campaigns. To advertise with Bing Shopping, web retailers must meet certain requirements, including being U.S.-headquartered.

Bioniq

Ottawa, ON.

Bioniq, a Canadian digital commerce agency, designs, builds and manages e-commerce platforms and other web technologies. The company’s services include user experience interaction and design, Magento and WordPress development and integration, and Codeblue support and maintenance. Clients include Equator Coffee, ... Read More

Bioniq, a Canadian digital commerce agency, designs, builds and manages e-commerce platforms and other web technologies. The company’s services include user experience interaction and design, Magento and WordPress development and integration, and Codeblue support and maintenance. Clients include Equator Coffee, Knowledge Quest Books and Collins Barrow National.

Blueport Commerce

Boston, MA.

In August 2013, e-commerce technology provider Blueport Commerce announced that furniture retailers Schottenstein Stores and Rooms To Go had taken an ownership stake in its e-commerce site, Furniture.com. Blueport Commerce says the new stakeholders and other as-yet-unnamed major furniture merchants ... Read More

In August 2013, e-commerce technology provider Blueport Commerce announced that furniture retailers Schottenstein Stores and Rooms To Go had taken an ownership stake in its e-commerce site, Furniture.com. Blueport Commerce says the new stakeholders and other as-yet-unnamed major furniture merchants will serve as “anchor tenants” on the site, which is set to re-launch in the fourth quarter of 2013.

Company Facts

Year Established

2009

Product / Services

Blueport Commerce, e-commerce platform for the furniture industry

Entry Level / Typical Pricing

Integration fee, monthly platform fee and commission on goods sold and delivered

Bootic Inc.

Palo Alto, CA.

Bootic is an online marketplace that allows shoppers to search and find a product in one click, inform in one page and purchase in two steps. Shoppers can edit or add content and enhance product descriptions. The e-commerce platform offers ... Read More

Bootic is an online marketplace that allows shoppers to search and find a product in one click, inform in one page and purchase in two steps. Shoppers can edit or add content and enhance product descriptions. The e-commerce platform offers free web-based tools and technology to vendors to create their own online shops without incurring set-up costs, listing or ongoing transaction fees.

Brand Retailers

Sausalito, CA.

Merchants can customize Brand Retailers’ Software-as-a-Service e-commerce platform to include such features as blogs, community live chat and forums, product reviews, reward programs, Google product feed, and Facebook integration. The software developer also offers order fulfillment and distribution services via ... Read More

Merchants can customize Brand Retailers’ Software-as-a-Service e-commerce platform to include such features as blogs, community live chat and forums, product reviews, reward programs, Google product feed, and Facebook integration. The software developer also offers order fulfillment and distribution services via a 100,000-square-foot facility in Rocklin, Ca.

Broadleaf Commerce

Addison, TX.

In June 2013, Broadleaf Commerce released a revamped version of its open source framework for building customized e-commerce systems. Broadleaf Commerce 3.0 features a rebuilt administration platform, which is fully compatible with the Spring MVC web framework; simplified customization; and ... Read More

In June 2013, Broadleaf Commerce released a revamped version of its open source framework for building customized e-commerce systems. Broadleaf Commerce 3.0 features a rebuilt administration platform, which is fully compatible with the Spring MVC web framework; simplified customization; and increased modules, so clients can add only the features they need.

BroadVision Inc.

Redwood City, CA.

E-commerce technology provider BroadVision in April 2013 unveiled new features for its Clearvale social networking platform. The latest release enables users to meet, build relationships, share ideas, create content and learn from one another on a cloud-based platform, the company ... Read More

E-commerce technology provider BroadVision in April 2013 unveiled new features for its Clearvale social networking platform. The latest release enables users to meet, build relationships, share ideas, create content and learn from one another on a cloud-based platform, the company says. Clearvale can be integrated with BroadVision’s Commerce Agility Suite e-commerce platform.

buySAFE Inc.

Arlington, VA.

BuySAFE, a transactional guarantee program for online merchants, partnered with Dydacomp to include buySAFE as a feature of Dydacomp’s e-commerce platform. The integration allowed web merchants on the Dydacomp’s SiteLINK platform to easily enable buySAFE with one-click activation and try ... Read More

BuySAFE, a transactional guarantee program for online merchants, partnered with Dydacomp to include buySAFE as a feature of Dydacomp’s e-commerce platform. The integration allowed web merchants on the Dydacomp’s SiteLINK platform to easily enable buySAFE with one-click activation and try the application for three days at no cost. BuySAFE monitors the performance of online transactions.

BV Software

Richmond, VA.

The newest version of the BV Commerce shopping cart platform, released in July 2013, includes such features as social sharing, Facebook Open Graph integration, a data feed engine, a shipping estimator on the shopping cart page, a URL redirector and ... Read More

The newest version of the BV Commerce shopping cart platform, released in July 2013, includes such features as social sharing, Facebook Open Graph integration, a data feed engine, a shipping estimator on the shopping cart page, a URL redirector and an order status viewer. In January 2013, Internet marketing firm Develysis acquired the rights to BV Commerce, the platform it uses to build e-commerce sites.

BX.COM Inc.

Providence, RI.

BX.COM in fall 2008 completed a $25 million acquisition strategy that will enable it to purchase strategic e-commerce assets. BX.COM is seeking to acquire e-commerce software companies with a strong client base and convert their shopping cart software packages to ... Read More

BX.COM in fall 2008 completed a $25 million acquisition strategy that will enable it to purchase strategic e-commerce assets. BX.COM is seeking to acquire e-commerce software companies with a strong client base and convert their shopping cart software packages to BX.COM’s pureCommerce platform. The company plans to acquire companies in financial difficulty or seeking to discontinue e-commerce services. “We will purchase their client base and create a clear migration path to ensure that their e-commerce clients do not experience any downtime,” says Mark Shapiro, president. BX.COM, a 15-year-old e-commerce software firm, focuses on e-commerce, customer relationship management and content management applications.

CDC eCommerce

Toronto, ON.

CDC Software offers the eCommerce CMS platform and the eCommerce CMS Auction platform. The eCommerce program provides functions that include search and merchandising, shopping cart, business intelligence and back office services. The merchandising engine features advanced site search, guided navigation, ... Read More

Channel Intelligence

Celebration, FL.

In February 2013, Google agreed to pay $125 million in cash for Channel Intelligence, which assists retailers and brand manufacturers in selling products online. Google acquired Channel Intelligence from ICG Group Inc. The move could help Google play a bigger ... Read More

In February 2013, Google agreed to pay $125 million in cash for Channel Intelligence, which assists retailers and brand manufacturers in selling products online. Google acquired Channel Intelligence from ICG Group Inc. The move could help Google play a bigger role in fostering online retail sales and build stronger ties with major brand Channel Intelligence clients such as 3M and Panasonic.

Circle Commerce Inc.

Software developer Circle Commerce’s flagship product is Circle Commerce Manager, an order management system for multichannel merchants. Circle Commerce Manager offers support for call center operations and purchasing, product, customer list, marketing and warehouse management, including forecasting functionality. It is ... Read More

Software developer Circle Commerce’s flagship product is Circle Commerce Manager, an order management system for multichannel merchants. Circle Commerce Manager offers support for call center operations and purchasing, product, customer list, marketing and warehouse management, including forecasting functionality. It is available in license and Software-as-a-Service models.

Cleverbridge

Chicago, IL.

Cleverbridge is a global e-commerce provider for companies that sell software and Software-as-a-Service products. The company’s cloud-based e-commerce platform features Commerce Assistant, a tool that helps retailers streamline the management and reporting processes; Business Intelligence, which monitors and analyzes transactional ... Read More

Cleverbridge is a global e-commerce provider for companies that sell software and Software-as-a-Service products. The company’s cloud-based e-commerce platform features Commerce Assistant, a tool that helps retailers streamline the management and reporting processes; Business Intelligence, which monitors and analyzes transactional data; and the Message Direct automatic e-mail delivery platform.

Coe-Trueman Technologies Inc.’s Catapult product data management and publishing application allows distributors, manufacturers and retailers to create and update print, web, CD and other electronic catalogs. It consists of a product data management tool called Catapult Content Manager and underlying product information database. Modules are added to the base system to allow for the creation of different types of catalogs. The Catapult application flows customer and product data across all sales channels, enabling retailers to match each product to the appropriate category in different sales channels. Product information can be updated in real time and the online catalog database can be searched by shoppers.

Company Facts

Year Established

1982

Product / Services

Catapult
Catapult Manage
Catapult Print

Entry Level / Typical Pricing

$700 per month per user for Catapult Manage, $185 per month per user for Catapult Print; volume discounts apply and upgrades are included; basic implementation package starts at $5,000

Commerce Generation

Commerce Generation provides e-commerce solutions on Microsoft® Commerce Server platform. Its e-Commerce Solution Framework provides the latest industry trends and features that empowers business users through feature-rich merchandizing, marketing and customer service dashboards as well as Content Management System. Microsoft® ... Read More

Commerce Generation provides e-commerce solutions on Microsoft® Commerce Server platform. Its e-Commerce Solution Framework provides the latest industry trends and features that empowers business users through feature-rich merchandizing, marketing and customer service dashboards as well as Content Management System. Microsoft® Commerce Server platform is ready for third-party systems integration

Commerce Technology Solutions

New York , NY.

Commerce Technology Solutions in May 2013 released CTS4, the latest version of its Software-as-a-Service e-commerce platform. CTS4 features a redesign of the development platform, content services, cloud infrastructure and storefront and mobile tools. The company upgraded the product information management ... Read More

Commerce Technology Solutions in May 2013 released CTS4, the latest version of its Software-as-a-Service e-commerce platform. CTS4 features a redesign of the development platform, content services, cloud infrastructure and storefront and mobile tools. The company upgraded the product information management interface, including advanced classification, tag management and automated merchandising.

CommerceNow

New York, NY.

Imano provides, hosts and manages e-commerce systems. Its CommerceNow Software-as-a-Service platform is customizable and scalable. CommerceNow recognizes where shoppers are located based on the information from the Internet Protocol address, and automatically displays pages localized to the shopper’s country of ... Read More

Imano provides, hosts and manages e-commerce systems. Its CommerceNow Software-as-a-Service platform is customizable and scalable. CommerceNow recognizes where shoppers are located based on the information from the Internet Protocol address, and automatically displays pages localized to the shopper’s country of origin. All prices are shown in local currency, ensuring the customer is always aware of the amount billed. The platform includes a cross-selling and upselling engine.

CommerceV3

Pensacola, FL.

In August 2012, CommerceV3 announced that it had expanded its partnership with fellow e-commerce platform provider Dydacomp. CommerceV3 says the further integration of the two companies’ platforms gives clients a PCI compliant application that can import orders; handle point-of-purchase or ... Read More

In August 2012, CommerceV3 announced that it had expanded its partnership with fellow e-commerce platform provider Dydacomp. CommerceV3 says the further integration of the two companies’ platforms gives clients a PCI compliant application that can import orders; handle point-of-purchase or telephone orders; automate order workflow; and track and manage products, inventory and customer data.

Communication Logistics Inc.

Plover, WI.

Communication Logistics develops, designs and host web sites for retailers. Its web site programming service uses the latest version of the ASP.NET framework and intergrates with advanced AJAX techniques. Web site design uses Flash, HTML and the Adobe Creative Suite. ... Read More

Communication Logistics develops, designs and host web sites for retailers. Its web site programming service uses the latest version of the ASP.NET framework and intergrates with advanced AJAX techniques. Web site design uses Flash, HTML and the Adobe Creative Suite. Communication Logistics also provides list services/marketing analytics, creative services and other Internet services.

Company Facts

Year Established

1995

Product / Services

Web site development, creative and marketing services; CLIdynamx site search program

Comodo Group Inc.

Clifton, NJ.

Comodo Group, an Internet security provider, offers products for online retailers designed to instill trust among shoppers. The company authenticates retailers, encrypts sensitive information against hacker attacks, alerts retailers if their site’s configuration or procedures could be exploited and offers ... Read More

Comodo Group, an Internet security provider, offers products for online retailers designed to instill trust among shoppers. The company authenticates retailers, encrypts sensitive information against hacker attacks, alerts retailers if their site’s configuration or procedures could be exploited and offers answers to eliminate problems that could harm retailers’ operations.

Connected Business

Culver City, CA.

Interprise Software Solutions Inc. launched Connected Business 13.2.1, the latest version of its e-commerce system, in July 2013. The updated product includes Woohaa!, an interactive tool to connect retailers, suppliers and consumers. The goal is to help merchants provide shoppers ... Read More

Interprise Software Solutions Inc. launched Connected Business 13.2.1, the latest version of its e-commerce system, in July 2013. The updated product includes Woohaa!, an interactive tool to connect retailers, suppliers and consumers. The goal is to help merchants provide shoppers with the best selection of inventory and real-time stock availability, the company says.

Corra

New York , NY.

Corra, which creates online retail sites using Magento and hybris software, provides e-commerce design, development, systems integration, strategy and support. The former CorraTech rebranded itself as Corra in April 2013. The company, which is based in Los Angeles and New ... Read More

Corra, which creates online retail sites using Magento and hybris software, provides e-commerce design, development, systems integration, strategy and support. The former CorraTech rebranded itself as Corra in April 2013. The company, which is based in Los Angeles and New York, says the shortened name allows it to bring attention to the range of services it offers beyond technology.

Createthe Group

New York, NY.

Createthe Group offers e-commerce, interactive, marketing and technology services to such luxury brands as David Yurman, Louis Vuitton and Marc Jacobs. The company uses the cloud-based CTS Platform. Its latest version—CTS4, which was released in May 2013—features a redesigned development ... Read More

Createthe Group offers e-commerce, interactive, marketing and technology services to such luxury brands as David Yurman, Louis Vuitton and Marc Jacobs. The company uses the cloud-based CTS Platform. Its latest version—CTS4, which was released in May 2013—features a redesigned development platform, content services, cloud infrastructure, and storefront and mobile tools.

Cryptozone

Nashua, NH.

HiSoftware is a provider of end to end information security and compliance applications for securing data in content management systems and social environments. The applications add a layer of security at the content level to enforce data and web governance ... Read More

HiSoftware is a provider of end to end information security and compliance applications for securing data in content management systems and social environments. The applications add a layer of security at the content level to enforce data and web governance policies and minimize risk on digital environments such as SharePoint, file shares, mobiles, public web sites and the cloud.

CueBlocks Technologies

Chandigarh, India.

CueBlocks is an e-commerce design, web site development and e-commerce marketing agency with expertise in the Magento platform. It specializes in the development (Magento stores, mobile site and mobile apps, PHP, WordPress and ZEND) and online marketing of e-commerce stores ... Read More

CueBlocks is an e-commerce design, web site development and e-commerce marketing agency with expertise in the Magento platform. It specializes in the development (Magento stores, mobile site and mobile apps, PHP, WordPress and ZEND) and online marketing of e-commerce stores for small to medium-size businesses. Its team of 50 engineers and online marketing experts manage organic, Google Panda optimization, paid search, social media, shopping feed, video marketing, online reputation management, e-mail marketing, analytics and copywriting campaigns. Its design and development services include usability studies, custom blog development, mobile-compatible sites and web-based programming. CueBlocks also works on platforms such as osCommerce, Joomla and Wordpress.

Dasient

Dasient is an Internet security company that helps protect web retailers and others from losses of traffic, reputation and revenue caused by web-based malware attacks. The company’s technology is behavioral-based. Dasient Web Malware Protection software detects malware through hourly, daily ... Read More

Dasient is an Internet security company that helps protect web retailers and others from losses of traffic, reputation and revenue caused by web-based malware attacks. The company’s technology is behavioral-based. Dasient Web Malware Protection software detects malware through hourly, daily and weekly scans using multiple scanning approaches, such as browser emulation and virtual machine emulation, while checking against blacklists and anti-virus engines.

DataXu

Boston, MA.

DataXu, a provider of digital marketing software and systems, in February 2013 announced it had closed $27 million in funding. The company said this round of financing would support ongoing global expansion and additional investment in technology. Thomvest Ventures led ... Read More

DataXu, a provider of digital marketing software and systems, in February 2013 announced it had closed $27 million in funding. The company said this round of financing would support ongoing global expansion and additional investment in technology. Thomvest Ventures led the investment with all three current investors—Atlas Venture, Flybridge Capital Partners and Menlo Ventures—participating.

Demandware Inc.

Burlington, MA.

In October 2012, Demandware added plug-ins for Facebook Open Graph and Check-in and a Google +1 button to its Internet-hosted e-commerce software, which it provides through a Software-as-a-Service model. Retailers purchase the technology on a subscription basis and access it ... Read More

In October 2012, Demandware added plug-ins for Facebook Open Graph and Check-in and a Google +1 button to its Internet-hosted e-commerce software, which it provides through a Software-as-a-Service model. Retailers purchase the technology on a subscription basis and access it through a web browser, which Demandware says saves them the expense of installing software on their own network hardware.

Devix International Corp.

Jersey City, NJ.

Devix International Corp. and Ixtens Inc. in February 2009 formed a partnership to provide clients with advanced data management applications, including multi-channel online integration. The partnership with Ixtens will enhance vendors’ ability to sell their products simultaneously through multiple channels ... Read More

Devix International Corp. and Ixtens Inc. in February 2009 formed a partnership to provide clients with advanced data management applications, including multi-channel online integration. The partnership with Ixtens will enhance vendors’ ability to sell their products simultaneously through multiple channels such as Amazon.com Inc., eBay, Buy.com Inc. and Overstock.com Inc. among others while managing all orders through a single unified Devix platform. Devix also entered into an agreement with Winbuyer Ltd. to provide Devix Commerce Suite users with the ability to display comparative offers directly on their web sites. WinBuyer delivers comparison shopping applications to consumers via comparison shopping engine search.

Digital River Inc.

Minnetonka, MN.

In January 2013, e-commerce technology provider Digital River Inc. completed its acquisition of LML Payment Systems, which provides online transaction and authentication processing for 14,000 small and mid-size retailers. The company says its goal was to broaden the reach of ... Read More

In January 2013, e-commerce technology provider Digital River Inc. completed its acquisition of LML Payment Systems, which provides online transaction and authentication processing for 14,000 small and mid-size retailers. The company says its goal was to broaden the reach of Digital River World Payments, its payment processing business, beyond its client base of medium to large merchants.

digital.forest Inc.

Seattle, WA.

Digital.forest provides web hosting, e-mail hosting, colocation and development services for web-enabled applications on all major platforms. Its Platinum Email Service includes 2 gigabytes to 10 gigabytes of e-mail storage, e-mail archive, online file storage, and Outlook Sync and Mobile ... Read More

Digital.forest provides web hosting, e-mail hosting, colocation and development services for web-enabled applications on all major platforms. Its Platinum Email Service includes 2 gigabytes to 10 gigabytes of e-mail storage, e-mail archive, online file storage, and Outlook Sync and Mobile Sync for its shared hosting customers. The Seattle-based company was founded in 1994 and has expertise with FileMaker Pro hosting, MySQL, Microsoft SQL, streaming media and .NET technologies.

Double Prime

Ardmore, PA.

Double Prime, an e-commerce and m-commerce platform provider, in May 2013 completed work on a prototype iPhone app it calls Prime Color that compares the value of colors. “The goal is to sell it to any company that organizes products ... Read More

Double Prime, an e-commerce and m-commerce platform provider, in May 2013 completed work on a prototype iPhone app it calls Prime Color that compares the value of colors. “The goal is to sell it to any company that organizes products by colors,” says Michael Tarquinio, vice president of operations. “It can be tremendously useful for seekers of clothing, paint, makeup, anything color-oriented.”

ecom enterprises inc.

Sunnyvale, CA.

Ecom enterprises is a provider of web development and custom web application design services. The company specializes in e-commerce development, content management tools, rich Internet application development and customer application development. Its eMart e-commerce application features shopping cart software and ... Read More

Ecom enterprises is a provider of web development and custom web application design services. The company specializes in e-commerce development, content management tools, rich Internet application development and customer application development. Its eMart e-commerce application features shopping cart software and web-based administration systems that can be customized.

eFashion China LLC

Shanghai, China.

EFashion China is a provider of strategic e-commerce services in China. The company creates and manages online brand stores as well as TMall (formerly Taobao Mall) stores. Services include site design and development, information technology maintenance and support, merchandise management, ... Read More

EFashion China is a provider of strategic e-commerce services in China. The company creates and manages online brand stores as well as TMall (formerly Taobao Mall) stores. Services include site design and development, information technology maintenance and support, merchandise management, brand-specific customer service and logistics management of third-party logistics/warehouse.

eFashionSolutions LLC

EFashion Solutions is a provider of comprehensive e-commerce services for apparel, accessories, lifestyle and entertainment brands. Its proprietary technology and services include an e-commerce platform, creative services, site design, merchandising, photo and video production, online marketing and data analysis, fulfillment, ... Read More

EFashion Solutions is a provider of comprehensive e-commerce services for apparel, accessories, lifestyle and entertainment brands. Its proprietary technology and services include an e-commerce platform, creative services, site design, merchandising, photo and video production, online marketing and data analysis, fulfillment, customer service, and reporting and business intelligence. The company ships internationally to more than 120 countries and more than 4,000 cities.

Elastic Path Software Inc.

Vancouver, BC.

Elastic Path Software, a provider of e-commerce technology based in Vancouver, raised a total of about $12 million in equity financing during a 60-day period ended in July 2013. CEO Harry Chemko says the company will use the financing to ... Read More

Elastic Path Software, a provider of e-commerce technology based in Vancouver, raised a total of about $12 million in equity financing during a 60-day period ended in July 2013. CEO Harry Chemko says the company will use the financing to “aggressively pursue new business and strategic opportunities in the fast-growing e-commerce software and API commerce markets.”

EnvisionIt Media Inc.

Chicago, IL.

EnvisionIt is a digital marketing agency serving web retailers and others. EnvisionIt develops intuitive sites using strategic integration of online and offline tactics. The company works to connect customers to clients through all types of media including print, broadcast, direct ... Read More

EnvisionIt is a digital marketing agency serving web retailers and others. EnvisionIt develops intuitive sites using strategic integration of online and offline tactics. The company works to connect customers to clients through all types of media including print, broadcast, direct mail and Internet. EnvisionIt breaks ideas down into smaller pieces and sets measurable deliverables.

Escalate Retail

San Diego, CA.

Escalate Retail in April 2009 launched the m-Commerce Rapid Launch program. The M-Commerce Rapid Launch program enables Escalate e-commerce customers to implement a fully integrated m-commerce site, complete with automated order processing, in just 60 to 90 days. The program ... Read More

Escalate Retail in April 2009 launched the m-Commerce Rapid Launch program. The M-Commerce Rapid Launch program enables Escalate e-commerce customers to implement a fully integrated m-commerce site, complete with automated order processing, in just 60 to 90 days. The program includes a reference set of mobile-enabled pages including an m-commerce home page, store locator and result pages, product navigation pages, product and inventory level detail pages, shopping cart pages, order history and order history detail pages, and user registration and log-in pages. Escalate e-Commerce is part of the Escalate Retail Cross-Channel Suite, which also includes Relationship Marketing, Clienteling and Order Management.

eSSENTIAL Accessibility Inc.

Toronto, ON.

Essential Accessibility provides a software-based service that makes web sites accessible to individuals with physical disabilities. Visitors to client sites click an icon that enables them to download the assistive technology for free. All functionality, which includes hands-free movement tracking ... Read More

Essential Accessibility provides a software-based service that makes web sites accessible to individuals with physical disabilities. Visitors to client sites click an icon that enables them to download the assistive technology for free. All functionality, which includes hands-free movement tracking and speech recognition, is client-based with updates hosted on Essential Accessibility’s servers.

Everest Software Inc.

Dulles, VA.

Everest Software, a provider of fully integrated business management software for small and medium-sized businesses, and Foxfire, a provider of warehouse management systems, in December 2008 announced plans to integrate their products. The partnership creates an integrated software product suite ... Read More

Everest Software, a provider of fully integrated business management software for small and medium-sized businesses, and Foxfire, a provider of warehouse management systems, in December 2008 announced plans to integrate their products. The partnership creates an integrated software product suite that includes e-commerce, point of sale, accounting, real-time inventory and warehouse management. By adding Foxfire’s WMS capability to the Everest business operating system, clients have complete real-time supply chain visibility from procurement and sales order through customer shipment. Clients also use the WMS to manage labor and drive efficiencies inside the warehouse operation with real-time visibility.

Company Facts

Year Established

1994

Product / Services

Everest Advanced
Everest eStorefront

Entry Level / Typical Pricing

Pricing starts at $20,000 for a base package while customized packages average $40,000; on-demand pricing is $800/mo. for five users

Expedite Media Group

Aurora, IL.

Expedite Media Group aims to be a one-stop shop for web site design, hosting, online database development and e-mail marketing applications for permission-based e-mail marketing. Expedite offers applications that meet the needs of all industry vertical markets and a variety ... Read More

Expedite Media Group aims to be a one-stop shop for web site design, hosting, online database development and e-mail marketing applications for permission-based e-mail marketing. Expedite offers applications that meet the needs of all industry vertical markets and a variety of organizations, including large retail/direct marketers, corporate divisions, not-for-profits, agencies and enterprises. Expedite Media hosts about 350 web sites and offers triple redundancy. Web site design services are available through template packages or custom e-commerce modules that feature wish lists, gift certificates and live chat. The basic hosting package includes e-mail boxes, web site statistics and four hours of maintenance.

Expression Networks LLC

McLean, VA.

Expression Networks' Complex Hosting adds system management and support to retailers' hosting operation. The company's set of standard configurations are designed to support high-performance, scalable web operations. Its Complex Hosting line is fully monitored and includes predictive analysis that is ... Read More

Expression Networks' Complex Hosting adds system management and support to retailers' hosting operation. The company's set of standard configurations are designed to support high-performance, scalable web operations. Its Complex Hosting line is fully monitored and includes predictive analysis that is accessible online. In March 2011, the company unveiled its Tier Blue service, which is designed to accelerate and simplify retailers' ability to expand globally. Tier Blue offers load balancing to distribute traffic to its clients' sites geographically closest to its end users.

Fifth Gear

Indianapolis, IN.

Fifth Gear, which provides order fulfillment, contact center services, retail technology and marketing services to retailers, in June 2013 announced the integration of its proprietary order management system with the Bigcommerce, Kalio and Magento e-commerce platforms. Integration features include real-time ... Read More

Fifth Gear, which provides order fulfillment, contact center services, retail technology and marketing services to retailers, in June 2013 announced the integration of its proprietary order management system with the Bigcommerce, Kalio and Magento e-commerce platforms. Integration features include real-time order processing and enhanced order status tracking, Fifth Gear says.

Company Facts

Year Established

1982

Product / Services

SigmaCommerce, on-demand e-commerce and order management; Controller + Order Management System (legacy product)

Entry Level / Typical Pricing

Pricing and fees vary; company chose not to disclose specific pricing information.

FireHost

Richardson, TX .

FireHost is a provider of a secure cloud hosting platform for e-commerce, health care, information technology and security technology companies globally. The company specializes in protecting web sites with compliance and high traffic needs. Hacker awareness, management and prevention standard ... Read More

FireHost is a provider of a secure cloud hosting platform for e-commerce, health care, information technology and security technology companies globally. The company specializes in protecting web sites with compliance and high traffic needs. Hacker awareness, management and prevention standard parts of each hosting plan. FireHost offers PCI 2.0 and HIPAA compliance-ready software. It automatically or manually scales up to 84 GB of memory and eight processor cores. Retailers can view detailed server performance history by hour, day, week, month and year. FireHost also offers managed daily backup snapshots with 14 days of retention as well as full-time managed support via phone, ticket or live chat.

Fluid Inc.

San Francisco, CA.

Digital design and development firm Fluid, which helps retailers improve their e-commerce, mobile and social offerings, in May 2013 announced a partnership with e-commerce platform provider hybris. The companies aim to strengthen Fluid’s capabilities to offer retailers an integrated e-commerce ... Read More

Digital design and development firm Fluid, which helps retailers improve their e-commerce, mobile and social offerings, in May 2013 announced a partnership with e-commerce platform provider hybris. The companies aim to strengthen Fluid’s capabilities to offer retailers an integrated e-commerce platform and give hybris customers the benefit of Fluid’s design and technology services, Fluid says.

Futurex LLC

Futurex is a provider of data-encryption security software for retail organizations, payment networks, financial institutions, transactions processors and terminal manufacturers. The company’s Kryptos TLS Server provides secure, hardware-based encryption of any data being transmitted through a socket-based connection. Futurex also ... Read More

Futurex is a provider of data-encryption security software for retail organizations, payment networks, financial institutions, transactions processors and terminal manufacturers. The company’s Kryptos TLS Server provides secure, hardware-based encryption of any data being transmitted through a socket-based connection. Futurex also offers the Encrypt Universal Interface, which includes the newest version of Europay, MasterCard and Visa credit and debit authentication standards.

GlobalWare Solutions

Haverhill, MA.

GlobalWare is a provider of e-commerce and supply chain management services, including e-commerce technology, fulfillment and customer service, business management and strategy, professional services and digital marketing. The company has expertise in consumer electronics, consumer products, entertainment media such as ... Read More

GlobalWare is a provider of e-commerce and supply chain management services, including e-commerce technology, fulfillment and customer service, business management and strategy, professional services and digital marketing. The company has expertise in consumer electronics, consumer products, entertainment media such as music and video, software, telecommunications, health care and security. GlobalWare also offers payment processing for Visa, American Express, Discover and PIN-less debit cards.

Hosting.com

Denver, CO.

Hosting.com, a web hosting and recovery provider for retailers and other businesses, in May 2013 released a business insights tool that provides visibility into its cloud services. The 360° Report enables customers to compare their own performance levels with those ... Read More

Hosting.com, a web hosting and recovery provider for retailers and other businesses, in May 2013 released a business insights tool that provides visibility into its cloud services. The 360° Report enables customers to compare their own performance levels with those of organizations in similar industries, running similar applications or with similar critical success factors.

hybris software

Chicago, IL.

Business software company SAP AG completed its acquisition of hybris AG, a company that has been growing in the U.S. e-commerce technology market, in August 2013. Industry experts say the combination of the two German technology companies will bring SAP ... Read More

Business software company SAP AG completed its acquisition of hybris AG, a company that has been growing in the U.S. e-commerce technology market, in August 2013. Industry experts say the combination of the two German technology companies will bring SAP a much-needed e-commerce platform to better compete against other major providers of enterprise software with established platforms.

IBM Enterprise Marketing Management

Waltham, MA.

In June 2013, IBM released updates to its Smarter Commerce suite, including a tool to parse through consumer sentiment data on social networks to help marketers track how shoppers view brands. In addition, the company in July 2013 acquired cloud ... Read More

In June 2013, IBM released updates to its Smarter Commerce suite, including a tool to parse through consumer sentiment data on social networks to help marketers track how shoppers view brands. In addition, the company in July 2013 acquired cloud computing infrastructure provider Softlayer Technologies Inc., which IBM says will expand its ability to offer data storage and computing services.

iCongo Inc.

Montreal, QC.

iCongo Inc., a provider of e-commerce and cross-channel systems, in March 2009 released an updated version of its platform. Version 8.0 enhancement and features include dynamic catalog creation, lifecycle work flow and audit; enhanced dynamic merchandising and personalization tools; improved ... Read More

iCongo Inc., a provider of e-commerce and cross-channel systems, in March 2009 released an updated version of its platform. Version 8.0 enhancement and features include dynamic catalog creation, lifecycle work flow and audit; enhanced dynamic merchandising and personalization tools; improved shopping experience including new search tools, Web 2.0, social media and integration adapters to third-party servicers; a multi-faceted promotions engine; vendor management and drop-ship features; cross-channel in-store upgrades; new e-mail marketing features; and third-party retail sales channel, marketing channels and shopping portals, including the full integration of Amazon's storefront with iCongo systems.

INetU Managed Hosting

Allentown, PA.

INetU, a provider of managed web hosting applications, private cloud hosting and Gated Community Cloud to web retailers and other businesses, in August 2013 added high performance cloud storage to its Gated Community Cloud. The additional storage enables users with ... Read More

INetU, a provider of managed web hosting applications, private cloud hosting and Gated Community Cloud to web retailers and other businesses, in August 2013 added high performance cloud storage to its Gated Community Cloud. The additional storage enables users with high workload disk activity, like databases and disk-intensive applications, to function at optimal levels in the cloud.

Infopia Inc.

Salt Lake City, UT.

Infopia, a software-as-a-service provider of e-commerce software services, in January 2009 named Coleman Barney as president and CEO. He succeeded Bjorn Espenes, former CEO and president, who continues as a member of the board of directors for Infopia. Coleman previously ... Read More

Infopia, a software-as-a-service provider of e-commerce software services, in January 2009 named Coleman Barney as president and CEO. He succeeded Bjorn Espenes, former CEO and president, who continues as a member of the board of directors for Infopia. Coleman previously served as president and CEO of Cogito, a company focused on business intelligence software, and as president and CEO of Optura, an enterprise software company specializing in business process improvement. In November 2008, Infopia announced a series of advanced order entry capabilities designed to streamline critical phone-based customer orders and inquiries, enhancing a merchant’s ability to provide customers with a high-quality customer service experience.

Company Facts

Year Established

1999

Product / Services

Transact, an e-commerce growth platform

Entry Level / Typical Pricing

$799, 1.5% of transaction; many services available at a billable rate; all contracts are unique and will be set by the customer and Infopia

Interapptive

St. Louis, MO.

Interapptives’ ShipWorks application connects to an online store or seller account and downloads orders, enabling retailers to create shipping labels, manage customers and e-mails, and update the online status of each order. It has integrated support for major shipping carriers ... Read More

Interapptives’ ShipWorks application connects to an online store or seller account and downloads orders, enabling retailers to create shipping labels, manage customers and e-mails, and update the online status of each order. It has integrated support for major shipping carriers and applications including DHL, Endicia DaZzle, FedEx, UPS, UPS WorldShip, Stamps.com and the U.S. Postal Service. ShipWorks can print invoices and generate reports. It automatically e-mails tracking numbers to customers.

International Checkout

Van Nuys, CA.

Global e-commerce technology provider International Checkout places orders on behalf of shoppers directly on a merchant’s web site, following normal domestic checkout procedures and paying by credit card. Upon the order’s arrival at its facility, International Checkout inspects, packs and ... Read More

Global e-commerce technology provider International Checkout places orders on behalf of shoppers directly on a merchant’s web site, following normal domestic checkout procedures and paying by credit card. Upon the order’s arrival at its facility, International Checkout inspects, packs and ships it to the consumer via DHL or FedEx. Shipping is available to more than 250 countries.

Company Facts

Year Established

2003

Product / Services

International Checkout

Entry Level / Typical Pricing

No cost of entry; service fees charged on the value of merchandise sold

Intershop

San Francisco, CA.

Intershop, a German software developer, in May 2013 released the latest version of its e-commerce platform. Intershop 7.3 makes ordering simpler for business-to-business customers, the company says. It also introduces a new framework with an easy-to-use front end, which Intershop ... Read More

Intershop, a German software developer, in May 2013 released the latest version of its e-commerce platform. Intershop 7.3 makes ordering simpler for business-to-business customers, the company says. It also introduces a new framework with an easy-to-use front end, which Intershop says is intended to ensure campaign flexibility and simplified data management capabilities.

Invesp

Farmington Hills, MI.

Invesp offers conversion optimization and testing software and services to more than 200 e-commerce sites. The company’s Pii Conversion Optimization Software, available in a Software-as-a-Service model, is designed to reduce customer acquisition costs and improve user experience. Invesp says its ... Read More

Invesp offers conversion optimization and testing software and services to more than 200 e-commerce sites. The company’s Pii Conversion Optimization Software, available in a Software-as-a-Service model, is designed to reduce customer acquisition costs and improve user experience. Invesp says its partner sites see an average 65% increase in conversion rates.

Island Pacific

Irvine, CA.

Island Pacific, a division of 3Q Holdings Ltd., offers merchandising and store operations software for the retail industry. In May 2013, 3Q announced the acquisition of Intelligent Retail Ltd., a developer of the Connect multichannel retail platform based in the ... Read More

Island Pacific, a division of 3Q Holdings Ltd., offers merchandising and store operations software for the retail industry. In May 2013, 3Q announced the acquisition of Intelligent Retail Ltd., a developer of the Connect multichannel retail platform based in the United Kingdom. Irvine, CA-based 3Q says the acquisition gives it a channel to address the smaller Australian and New Zealand independent retail market.

Junction Solutions

Englewood, CO.

Junction Solutions, a provider of hosted and cloud-based software and services supporting Microsoft Dynamics AX for the food and beverage and multichannel retail industries, in March 2013 formed a partnership with software developer ZAP Technology to offer business analytics via ... Read More

Junction Solutions, a provider of hosted and cloud-based software and services supporting Microsoft Dynamics AX for the food and beverage and multichannel retail industries, in March 2013 formed a partnership with software developer ZAP Technology to offer business analytics via ZAP Business Intelligence. The product features scorecards, reports, analysis and alerts for Microsoft Dynamics data.

k-eCommerce

Plymouth, MI.

As a developer of integrated e-commerce and e-payment applications for Microsoft Dynamics and SAP BusinessOne users, k-eCommerce creates fully integrated business-to-business, business-to-consumer, sales portal and mobile-optimized e-commerce sites that can be deployed on premise or in the cloud. PA-DSS certified ... Read More

As a developer of integrated e-commerce and e-payment applications for Microsoft Dynamics and SAP BusinessOne users, k-eCommerce creates fully integrated business-to-business, business-to-consumer, sales portal and mobile-optimized e-commerce sites that can be deployed on premise or in the cloud. PA-DSS certified credit card/automated clearinghouse processing and an online bill pay portal also are available from k-eCommerce. The company offers web design, mobile-optimized web sites and related e-commerce services. Microsoft competencies include Gold Application Development and Silver ERP, and k-eCommerce also is an SAP partner. Founded in 2001, k-eCommerce has offices in Detroit and Montreal.

Company Facts

Year Established

2001

Product / Services

Integrated e-commerce and e-payments solutions

Entry Level / Typical Pricing

Pricing and fees vary; company would not disclose specific pricing information.

Kalio Inc.

Cupertino, CA.

KalioCommerce, a Software-as-a-Service-based e-commerce provider focusing on mid-sized retailers, offers mobile services through its KalioMobile application. The app enables merchants to reconfigure an online store as a mobile site that taps existing e-commerce back-end and order management systems. Retailers decide ... Read More

KalioCommerce, a Software-as-a-Service-based e-commerce provider focusing on mid-sized retailers, offers mobile services through its KalioMobile application. The app enables merchants to reconfigure an online store as a mobile site that taps existing e-commerce back-end and order management systems. Retailers decide which content from their web store they want on their mobile site.

kCentric Technologies Inc.

Laval, Quebec.

Montreal-based kCentric Technologies offers business-to-business and business-to-consumer versions of its k-eCommerce platform, which is available as a standalone product and for Microsoft Dynamics and QuickBooks. The company also provides search engine optimization strategic consulting, content translation, web site and online ... Read More

Montreal-based kCentric Technologies offers business-to-business and business-to-consumer versions of its k-eCommerce platform, which is available as a standalone product and for Microsoft Dynamics and QuickBooks. The company also provides search engine optimization strategic consulting, content translation, web site and online store design, integration, training and other services.

Keyora Inc.

Oakville, ON .

Canadian software developer Keyora offers a marketing and sales platform, Keyora Wave, for medium and large businesses. The Wave platform provides sales force automation and multichannel marketing and sales. Retail-specific features include site-to-store and store-to-home order processing, loyalty campaigns, recurring ... Read More

Canadian software developer Keyora offers a marketing and sales platform, Keyora Wave, for medium and large businesses. The Wave platform provides sales force automation and multichannel marketing and sales. Retail-specific features include site-to-store and store-to-home order processing, loyalty campaigns, recurring order management, customer profiling and online return processing.

Knotice

Akron, OH.

Knotice’s cloud-based data collection, management and messaging platform allows retailers to track shoppers’ actions across multiple devices and online channels. The platform uses that information to customize the content it serves shoppers in each location. It generates a universal profile ... Read More

Knotice’s cloud-based data collection, management and messaging platform allows retailers to track shoppers’ actions across multiple devices and online channels. The platform uses that information to customize the content it serves shoppers in each location. It generates a universal profile for each customer using the shopper’s e-mail address, web cookies and phone number, which it connects.

Layered Technologies

Kansas City, MO.

Layered Technologies, a provider of cloud and hosting services to retailers and other businesses, in June 2013 offered managed hosting clients a new service for monitoring and optimizing the performance of web applications. Layered’s Application Performance Management service is geared ... Read More

Layered Technologies, a provider of cloud and hosting services to retailers and other businesses, in June 2013 offered managed hosting clients a new service for monitoring and optimizing the performance of web applications. Layered’s Application Performance Management service is geared toward owners of complex distributed web applications, including e-commerce and brand marketing web sites.

LemonStand

Vancouver, BC.

In June 2013, e-commerce technology provider LemonStand announced the beta release of LemonStand Now, its Software-as-a-Service e-commerce product. The company has partnered with payment processing company Stripe to serve retailers that want to take their stores live. LemonStand says it ... Read More

In June 2013, e-commerce technology provider LemonStand announced the beta release of LemonStand Now, its Software-as-a-Service e-commerce product. The company has partnered with payment processing company Stripe to serve retailers that want to take their stores live. LemonStand says it will announce the pricing and release date of the new cloud-based service during the beta phase.

Lunarpages

Anaheim, CA.

Lunarpages is a provider of web hosting ranging from basic services to more advanced hosting applications such as private cloud hosting, complete I.T. infrastructure, disaster recovery and business continuity applications. Lunarpages specializes in full managed web hosting. The company’s data ... Read More

Lunarpages is a provider of web hosting ranging from basic services to more advanced hosting applications such as private cloud hosting, complete I.T. infrastructure, disaster recovery and business continuity applications. Lunarpages specializes in full managed web hosting. The company’s data centers are located in San Diego; Irvine, Calif.; Las Vegas; Denver; Chicago; and Ashburn, Va.

Magento Inc.

Culver City, CA.

Magento, a unit of eBay Inc., in April 2013 released a new version of its software designed to handle larger product catalogs and transaction volumes. The aim of Magento Enterprise 1.14 is to meet big retailers’ demand for faster performance, ... Read More

Magento, a unit of eBay Inc., in April 2013 released a new version of its software designed to handle larger product catalogs and transaction volumes. The aim of Magento Enterprise 1.14 is to meet big retailers’ demand for faster performance, the company says. It also rolled out Magento-compatible versions of two PayPal features that let consumers order ahead and retailers sell via mobile devices.

MarketLive Inc.

Petaluma, CA.

In May 2013, MarketLive updated its e-commerce platform with new features that help retailers tie together content and products in site search results. The company’s strategy is to aid its clients in differentiating themselves from Amazon.com and others. “For specialty ... Read More

In May 2013, MarketLive updated its e-commerce platform with new features that help retailers tie together content and products in site search results. The company’s strategy is to aid its clients in differentiating themselves from Amazon.com and others. “For specialty retailers to compete, content is becoming more and more critical,” says Mark Pierce, MarketLive CEO and president.

Company Facts

Year Established

1995

Product / Services

MarketLive Intelligent Commerce Platform

Entry Level / Typical Pricing

Pricing and fees vary; company would not disclose specific pricing information.

MarkMonitor

San Francisco, CA.

MarkMonitor, a company providing applications designed to protect retailers’ brands, reputations and revenue from online risks, was acquired by Thomson Reuters in September 2012. MarkMonitor has offices in five countries. The MarkMonitor Brand Protection platform is a customizable set of ... Read More

MarkMonitor, a company providing applications designed to protect retailers’ brands, reputations and revenue from online risks, was acquired by Thomson Reuters in September 2012. MarkMonitor has offices in five countries. The MarkMonitor Brand Protection platform is a customizable set of applications that use access to online data and technology to protect retailers.

McMurry

Phoenix, AZ.

McMurry, a full-service marketing communications company, specializes in custom media, traditional and digital advertising, interactive, professional development and public relations. Services offered include web design, search marketing, e-mail marketing and social media. The company also offers the Webedge content management ... Read More

McMurry, a full-service marketing communications company, specializes in custom media, traditional and digital advertising, interactive, professional development and public relations. Services offered include web design, search marketing, e-mail marketing and social media. The company also offers the Webedge content management system. With three offices in Arizona and New York, McMurry offers a range of marketing communications services to a variety of clients.

MICROS-Retail

Cleveland, OH.

MICROS-Retail is a global company offering strategic consulting and business operations expertise in combination with e-commerce, retail store and direct commerce technologies. In addition to order management, e-commerce and point of sale products, MICROS offers customer relationship management, loss prevention ... Read More

MICROS-Retail is a global company offering strategic consulting and business operations expertise in combination with e-commerce, retail store and direct commerce technologies. In addition to order management, e-commerce and point of sale products, MICROS offers customer relationship management, loss prevention and analytics software as well as web design and consulting services. MICROS’ Open Commerce Platform uses analytical processing of consumer actions to deliver appropriate content.

Microsoft Corp.

Redmond, WA.

In November 2011, Microsoft transferred development of its e-commerce platform product, Microsoft Commerce Server, to Ascentium, a digital technology and services agency. According to a prepared statement from Microsoft and a notice on the Ascentium web site posted in November, ... Read More

In November 2011, Microsoft transferred development of its e-commerce platform product, Microsoft Commerce Server, to Ascentium, a digital technology and services agency. According to a prepared statement from Microsoft and a notice on the Ascentium web site posted in November, Microsoft will continue to honor “mainstream” and extended support of Microsoft Commerce Server 2009 through 2014 and 2019, respectively. Microsoft will continue to include Commerce Server 2009 on its official price list until July 2012.

mindSHIFT Technologies Inc.

Waltham, MA.

MindSHIFT Technologies is a provider of I.T. infrastructure and software services for small and medium-sized businesses, including a virtualization-as-a-service application, which provides deployment, management and support for virtualized server architectures as well as a data replication capability for disaster recovery. ... Read More

MindSHIFT Technologies is a provider of I.T. infrastructure and software services for small and medium-sized businesses, including a virtualization-as-a-service application, which provides deployment, management and support for virtualized server architectures as well as a data replication capability for disaster recovery. MindSHIFT’s Server Virtualization Service charges a single monthly fee for all the hardware, software and management costs of servers and data replication.

Company Facts

Year Established

1999

Product / Services

Web hosting and web site design, managed hosting, web and e-business application development and integration

Mobular Technologies Inc.

Huntsville, AL.

Mobular offers four e-commerce applications. The White Label product includes one document, basic navigational functionality and a base graphic. Silver Label provides a greater number of documents, using eKit and eLibrary to consolidate documents into a single microsite for distribution. Gold ... Read More

Mobular offers four e-commerce applications. The White Label product includes one document, basic navigational functionality and a base graphic. Silver Label provides a greater number of documents, using eKit and eLibrary to consolidate documents into a single microsite for distribution. Gold Label allows customers to include add-on features like real simple syndication feeds, live chat and other options. Platinum Label provides the highest degree of customization and a variety of feature sets.

Mountain Media

Saratoga Springs, NY.

Mountain Media is a web design and development company. The Mountain Commerce suite provides upselling and cross-selling features, order management and fulfillment, pricing and promotions handling, payment processing and catalog management on a secure platform. The company offers commercial web ... Read More

Mountain Media is a web design and development company. The Mountain Commerce suite provides upselling and cross-selling features, order management and fulfillment, pricing and promotions handling, payment processing and catalog management on a secure platform. The company offers commercial web services, such as search engine marketing, graphic design and web hosting. Mountain Media also offers other support products and services, including web analytics.

NaviSite

NaviSite is a provider of managed cloud services, managed application services, managed messaging services and enterprise hosting. In August 2011, NaviSite released its Managed Application Services for Microsoft Dynamics software. Powered by its proprietary NaviCloud platform, Managed Application Services for ... Read More

NaviSite is a provider of managed cloud services, managed application services, managed messaging services and enterprise hosting. In August 2011, NaviSite released its Managed Application Services for Microsoft Dynamics software. Powered by its proprietary NaviCloud platform, Managed Application Services for Microsoft Dynamics ERP and CRM allow retailers to scale their usage on a per-user basis. NaviSite was acquired by Time Warner Cable in April 2011.

NetLogical Internet Solutions Inc.

Dallas, TX.

NetLogical offers web site design and web hosting to retailers and other businesses. Its servers host less than 256 sites each, allowing for lower server and network load, faster response times, and increased network speed. The company offers a number ... Read More

NetLogical offers web site design and web hosting to retailers and other businesses. Its servers host less than 256 sites each, allowing for lower server and network load, faster response times, and increased network speed. The company offers a number of pre-defined web site designs and packages but can also build custom web sites. It offers applications using HTML, XHTML, Cascading Style Sheets, Flash, Ajax, Java, Microsoft Silverlight Development and other software.

Network Solutions LLC

Herndon, VA.

Network Solutions LLC, a web hosting and design application and services provider, in July 2009 launched a free online resource for the self-employed. The site, UnintentionalEntrepreneur.com, is designed for Americans who are self-employed, side business owners, recently laid-off employees or ... Read More

Network Solutions LLC, a web hosting and design application and services provider, in July 2009 launched a free online resource for the self-employed. The site, UnintentionalEntrepreneur.com, is designed for Americans who are self-employed, side business owners, recently laid-off employees or freelancers. Network Solutions is operating the site in conjunction with Outright, a free bookkeeping site designed for the self-employed. Network Solution’s standard hosting package is designed for small business owners seeking an online presence. Web sites in this package include basic content with limited multimedia and blog usage. The advanced hosting package is designed for small to medium-sized businesses.

New Madison Ave

Stamford, CT.

New Madison Ave provides marketing technology services to clients, including online retailers. The company provides a package of services that aims to help retailers design, develop and maintain e-commerce, multichannel and mobile sites. It specializes in IBM’s WebSphere Commerce e-commerce ... Read More

New Madison Ave provides marketing technology services to clients, including online retailers. The company provides a package of services that aims to help retailers design, develop and maintain e-commerce, multichannel and mobile sites. It specializes in IBM’s WebSphere Commerce e-commerce software. Projects managed by New Madison Ave for clients include installing a multichannel system, with a call site, web site and point-of-service, and an e-commerce and social networking integration.

Nexcess.net

Dearborn, MI.

Nexcess.net is a web hosting service for small and mid-sized retailers that caters to those that operate a Magento e-commerce platform. It also provides base hosting, WordPress hosting and enterprise hosting. The company's plans start at $6.95 per month and ... Read More

Nexcess.net is a web hosting service for small and mid-sized retailers that caters to those that operate a Magento e-commerce platform. It also provides base hosting, WordPress hosting and enterprise hosting. The company's plans start at $6.95 per month and include e-mail accounts, FTP accounts, access logs, a control panel and in-house support. Its partnership with content delivery network EdgeCast is designed to ease retailers' server load and improve search engine placement.

Nexway Inc.

San Francisco, CA.

Nexway is a global provider of an e-commerce platform for digital software and game downloads. Nexway's platform can be adapted to the design and colors of the host site. It offers different methods of payment and management of European Union ... Read More

Nexway is a global provider of an e-commerce platform for digital software and game downloads. Nexway's platform can be adapted to the design and colors of the host site. It offers different methods of payment and management of European Union tax rates by country. Using the platform, retailers can control trial centers (try and buy), renewal centers, order channels, cross-selling and other key digital sales tools. The platform also provides back-office tools such as content and master management, including digital rights management and master protection; billing management; transaction checking and fraud detection; customer and affiliate relationship management; and multilingual and multi-currencies product catalogue management by territory.

Company Facts

Year Established

2002

Product / Services

E-Commerce platform for digital software and game downloads

Entry Level / Typical Pricing

Pricing and fees vary; company chose not to disclose specific pricing information.

Nox Solutions LLC

Los Angeles, CA.

Nox e-commerce software is designed to help retailers build online stores. Services include strategy, design, web site analytics, online and database marketing, customer relationship management and account management. Nox contact center applications support online shopping with a live agent on ... Read More

Nox e-commerce software is designed to help retailers build online stores. Services include strategy, design, web site analytics, online and database marketing, customer relationship management and account management. Nox contact center applications support online shopping with a live agent on the phone, or via e-mail or chat. Customer care teams have real-time access to all of the information needed to help customers complete a purchase, or request other service or support assistance.

OnlyBusiness.com

Los Angeles, CA.

OnlyBusiness.com in September 2008 launched a .NET-based e-commerce platform for small to mid-sized businesses. The OnlyBusiness.com system provides design and performance features; a suite of web tools and add-ons; an e-commerce engine; a full suite of web marketing tools and ... Read More

OnlyBusiness.com in September 2008 launched a .NET-based e-commerce platform for small to mid-sized businesses. The OnlyBusiness.com system provides design and performance features; a suite of web tools and add-ons; an e-commerce engine; a full suite of web marketing tools and options; free access to the OnlyBusiness.com shopping, auction and trade lead marketplaces and entrepreneur community; free access to networking tools; free marketing support campaigns for member sites; and free hosting, domain, e-mail and security certificates. Membership subscriptions to OnlyBusiness.com range from $9.99 to $99.99 per month. The OnlyBusiness.com system and all member sites are hosted at Rackspace.com.

OrderStorm

Littleton, CO.

OrderStorm is a provider of cloud services for WordPress, including WordPress E-commerce, shopping cart software and mobile marketing using a Software-as-a-Service platform. OrderStorm also offers WordPress hosting on its cloud servers. The OrderStorm WordPress stores categories and products in an ... Read More

OrderStorm is a provider of cloud services for WordPress, including WordPress E-commerce, shopping cart software and mobile marketing using a Software-as-a-Service platform. OrderStorm also offers WordPress hosting on its cloud servers. The OrderStorm WordPress stores categories and products in an external SQL database. It integrates customer relationship management into the order process. The company also offers call center services on a contract basis from Panama City, Panama.

OSF Global Services

Québec, Qc.

OSF Global Services is a professional services firm that specializes in customizing, implementing and integrating e-commerce technologies, including platforms such as Demandware to the front-end and back office systems that support online retailers. The company’s services include platform recommendations, application ... Read More

OSF Global Services is a professional services firm that specializes in customizing, implementing and integrating e-commerce technologies, including platforms such as Demandware to the front-end and back office systems that support online retailers. The company’s services include platform recommendations, application customization, enterprise integration, multichannel integration and internationalization. Its global offices are located in Canada, the U.S., France, Germany, Italy, UK, Romania and Ukraine.

Parse 3

Warwick, NY.

Parse3 takes a comprehensive, three-step approach to assess a retailer’s e-commerce opportunities. Its strategic-level experts look at a web site and its profit potential and then develop applications to drive more traffic to the site, increase conversions, and boost average ... Read More

Parse3 takes a comprehensive, three-step approach to assess a retailer’s e-commerce opportunities. Its strategic-level experts look at a web site and its profit potential and then develop applications to drive more traffic to the site, increase conversions, and boost average sale amount. Parse3 integrates a retailer’s system so that it works fluidly, from customers’ orders to fulfilling those orders, and all the way through to administrative functions. It also will spearhead marketing initiatives and cultivate partner relationships. Parse3 will dissect a retailer’s workflow to pinpoint inefficiencies and then use a variety of applications, including building strong support tools and creating custom applications.

Parse3

Warwick, NY.

Parse 3’s strategic-level experts look at a web site and its profit potential and then develop ways to help drive more traffic to the site, increase conversions, and boost average sales. Parse3 integrates a retailer’s system from customers' orders to ... Read More

Parse 3’s strategic-level experts look at a web site and its profit potential and then develop ways to help drive more traffic to the site, increase conversions, and boost average sales. Parse3 integrates a retailer’s system from customers' orders to fulfilling those orders through to administrative functions. It also will spearhead marketing initiatives and cultivate partner relationships. Parse3 will pinpoint inefficiencies and then offer potential solutions.

Personaweb Inc.

Chino Hills, CA.

Personaweb aims to be a one-stop shop for e-commerce companies. Its basic services include web site design, servers and site hosting, Internet domain name registration, marketing, and e-mail services. An $870 basic design package includes a five-page web site, design ... Read More

Personaweb aims to be a one-stop shop for e-commerce companies. Its basic services include web site design, servers and site hosting, Internet domain name registration, marketing, and e-mail services. An $870 basic design package includes a five-page web site, design and navigation structure, copywriting, domain name registration, a feedback form, and search submission. Extra pages are $90 each. The Delaware-based company also operates several affiliate web sites.

PFSweb provides end-to-end e-commerce applications and services, including global logistics, warehousing and order fulfillment, order management, financial services, interactive marketing services, and e-commerce technology. PFSweb’s iCommerce Hub technology offers retailers a multichannel order management system that allows data integration between partner and client as well as international payment processing. The company’s iCommerce Professional Services includes interactive marketing services, e-commerce web site development and support services, I.T. development services, content management, customer intelligence, and relationship and account management services. PFSweb provides services in North America, South America, Europe and Asia/Pacific regions.

Phoenix Systems Group Inc.

Boardman, OH.

Phoenix Systems is the developer of the BCF Commerce Net Store, built on the Microsoft ASP.Net 2.0 platform. BCF Commerce Net Store features search engine optimization, site content management, a promotion engine, cross selling and back selling, product and image ... Read More

Phoenix Systems is the developer of the BCF Commerce Net Store, built on the Microsoft ASP.Net 2.0 platform. BCF Commerce Net Store features search engine optimization, site content management, a promotion engine, cross selling and back selling, product and image management, and back office integration. The content management feature enables retailers to manage ad campaigns and promote special sale items. Retailers also can change home pages to feature a new product.

Pod1

New York, NY.

Pod 1 is a creative digital agency focusing on e-commerce. The company offers services that include web design, e-commerce development, content management systems, intranets and extranets. All Pod1 sites are built for accessibility in compliance with W3C guidelines. Company programmers ... Read More

Pod 1 is a creative digital agency focusing on e-commerce. The company offers services that include web design, e-commerce development, content management systems, intranets and extranets. All Pod1 sites are built for accessibility in compliance with W3C guidelines. Company programmers are trained and certified developers with expertise in creating a range of custom online solutions. Content management systems are tailored to the retailer's individual requirements and designed to reduce maintenance costs, reduce publishing and content errors and reduce reliance on I.T. staff. Pod1 also provides online marketing and online strategy services, including search engine marketing, both search engine optimization and pay-per-click, banner advertising, e-mail marketing, and campaign microsites.

Precision Dialogue is a provider of tools and services including database marketing, analytics and consulting, research and customer experience, usability testing, search engine marketing, e-commerce services leveraging Magento, and e-mail marketing services leveraging ExactTarget. The company’s Precision Experience LabSM is a full-service usability lab and market research facility. A Precision Dialogue marketing database is designed to be a dialogue hub where all outbound, inbound and “listening” activities are organized, integrating a wide spectrum of disparate data such as customer records and transactions to econometric, market and social media data. Company consultants provide expertise in areas that include customer relationship management strategy and digital strategy.

PriceWaiter

Chattanooga, TN.

PriceWaiter provides a hosted price-negotiation application that presents a Name Your Price button on a product buy page. A shopper can click the button to enter a price, then typically receive within minutes an e-mail that either accepts or rejects ... Read More

PriceWaiter provides a hosted price-negotiation application that presents a Name Your Price button on a product buy page. A shopper can click the button to enter a price, then typically receive within minutes an e-mail that either accepts or rejects their offer. If the retailer accepts the price, the customer can then click a link from the e-mail to complete the purchase with a credit card or other payment method on a shopping cart hosted by PriceWaiter. PriceWaiter processes the transaction on behalf of the retailer.

Company Facts

Year Established

2011

Product / Services

PriceWaiter is a “Name Your Price” tool that helps buyers and sellers, backed by a syndicate of e-commerce and service companies.

Project Thunder

Encino, CA .

Project Thunder is a provider of e-commerce software for web, desktop and mobile platforms. The company is a certified Apple and Windows developer, and its management team has more than 100 years of collective experience, including chief architect Calvin Luttrell, ... Read More

Project Thunder is a provider of e-commerce software for web, desktop and mobile platforms. The company is a certified Apple and Windows developer, and its management team has more than 100 years of collective experience, including chief architect Calvin Luttrell, who was a senior support technician at GoldMine Software. His expertise includes Microsoft .Net, Windows Server, HTML, CSS, Silverlight and business development. Co-founder and operations officer Alex Sheychenko has expertise in HTML, CSS, Silverlight and business development.

Company Facts

Year Established

2004

Product / Services

Internet eCommerce software for the web, desktop and mobile platforms.

Prosodie Interactive

Plantation, FL.

Prosodie Interactive in January 2009 began providing customer relations solution to Virgin Mobile, the leading virtual mobile operator in France. Virgin Mobile handles 3 million calls a year from its subscribers. The Interactive Voice Server, set up by Prosodie, welcomes, ... Read More

Prosodie Interactive in January 2009 began providing customer relations solution to Virgin Mobile, the leading virtual mobile operator in France. Virgin Mobile handles 3 million calls a year from its subscribers. The Interactive Voice Server, set up by Prosodie, welcomes, directs and provides subscribers with the opportunity to listen to or perform certain simple operations on their own. Subscribers can track their consumption, recharge their cards, activate their packages, unblock their subscriber identity module cards and declare the loss or theft of their mobile phones. The automation of these functions aims to relieve Virgin Mobile’s two telephone platforms and provide subscribers with around-the-clock service, seven days a week.

PulsarFour

PulsarFour, a Walnut Creek, CA-based e-commerce and custom web and mobile Internet development company, develops applications and programs for online retailers in many product categories. The company specializes in in creative marketing services, UX & UI development, responsive design, web ... Read More

PulsarFour, a Walnut Creek, CA-based e-commerce and custom web and mobile Internet development company, develops applications and programs for online retailers in many product categories. The company specializes in in creative marketing services, UX & UI development, responsive design, web development, software integration and related professional services. Localization services for Europe, including Russia, also are available.

pureCommerce

Providence, RI.

PureCommerce offers a range of currency services from dynamic currency conversion to straight multi-currency credit card processing. Multi-currency credit card processing allows a retailer to bill customers in their home currency. The retailer prices goods in the foreign currency and ... Read More

PureCommerce offers a range of currency services from dynamic currency conversion to straight multi-currency credit card processing. Multi-currency credit card processing allows a retailer to bill customers in their home currency. The retailer prices goods in the foreign currency and customers select the currency they want to be billed in. There is no currency conversion if the customer selects their home currency to be billed in. PureCommerce also offers multi-currency payment processing.

Rackspace Hosting Inc.

San Antonio, TX.

Web hosting and cloud computing provider Rackspace in April 2011 released its CNAMES product, which extends the capabilities of its Cloud Files offering with content delivery network Akamai. The company offers a range of hosting options from dedicated server hosting ... Read More

Web hosting and cloud computing provider Rackspace in April 2011 released its CNAMES product, which extends the capabilities of its Cloud Files offering with content delivery network Akamai. The company offers a range of hosting options from dedicated server hosting to cloud hosting. For retailers whose business spans more than one platform, Rackspace's RackConnect product is designed to allow retailers to use aspects of both managed and cloud hosting.

San Diego Media, Inc.

San Diego, CA.

San Diego Media is a software engineering and Internet services company that provides enterprise-class e-business applications to retailers, manufacturers and distributors. The company's primary offering is MaxEXP, an e-commerce platform that features merchandising, customization, personalization, scalability and security. Retailers can ... Read More

San Diego Media is a software engineering and Internet services company that provides enterprise-class e-business applications to retailers, manufacturers and distributors. The company's primary offering is MaxEXP, an e-commerce platform that features merchandising, customization, personalization, scalability and security. Retailers can use MaxEXP to build multiple storefronts with unique appearance, branding and Internet addresses. The platform also automatically notifies business managers of drastic reductions in order volume. The system captures and archives price changes as they occur, enabling managers to review historical price changes at any point and determine their effect on sales performance.

Savtira Corp.

Tampa, FL.

Savtira is an e-commerce platform offered as a Software-as-a-Service model. The company develops custom e-stores supporting payment gateways, e-mail notifications, serial keys, taxes and multiple languages. Savtira has deals with major content providers of digital and physical goods to create ... Read More

Savtira is an e-commerce platform offered as a Software-as-a-Service model. The company develops custom e-stores supporting payment gateways, e-mail notifications, serial keys, taxes and multiple languages. Savtira has deals with major content providers of digital and physical goods to create product catalogs. The company has full rights to sell digital music, video games, e-books, movies, audio books and software. Savtira’s Tier1 network is optimized for digital downloads and streaming.

SearchFit

Carlsbad, CA.

Searchfit provides an e-commerce platform and marketing services, including web design and development, a shopping cart system, hosting and domain registration. The company builds web sites designed to produce targeted traffic. Its user interface includes Ajax panels that allow quick ... Read More

Searchfit provides an e-commerce platform and marketing services, including web design and development, a shopping cart system, hosting and domain registration. The company builds web sites designed to produce targeted traffic. Its user interface includes Ajax panels that allow quick changes and a shortcut menu that allows retailers to define navigation. It also features product filters that enable customers to navigate the site based on a combination of desired attributes, such as brand.

SeeWhy

Boston, MA.

SeeWhy is a provider of real-time automated web site analytics and marketing tools to help retailers improve conversion rates. SeeWhy's Conversion Manager recaptures site abandoners in real time by analyzing web site data and triggering automated e-mail and social media ... Read More

SeeWhy is a provider of real-time automated web site analytics and marketing tools to help retailers improve conversion rates. SeeWhy's Conversion Manager recaptures site abandoners in real time by analyzing web site data and triggering automated e-mail and social media follow-ups to initiate personalized, multi-stage remarketing campaigns. Its Abandonment Tracker is a free daily reporting service that tells retailers who abandoned the web site and provides their e-mail addresses.

Shipsurance Insurance Services

Tarzana, CA.

Shipsurance Insurance Services is a private shipping insurance provider that offers coverage for packages sent via the major shipping carriers at up to 90% off carrier rates. Shipsurance provides shipping insurance for the small parcel and large cargo shipping market. ... Read More

Shipsurance Insurance Services is a private shipping insurance provider that offers coverage for packages sent via the major shipping carriers at up to 90% off carrier rates. Shipsurance provides shipping insurance for the small parcel and large cargo shipping market. It also allows the occasional shipper to insure a shipment immediately via its web site. The company’s paperless claims management system allows policyholders to file claims electronically, attaching any pertinent information.

Company Facts

Year Established

2003

Product / Services

Shipping Insurance; Cargo Insurance

Entry Level / Typical Pricing

90% savings off carrier rates; Shipsurance rates can get as low as $0.10 per $100 of coverage with no minimums

Shopatron

Shopatron is a provider of global e-commerce applications for the consumer goods industries. Orders placed on Shopatron merchant web sites are fulfilled through a managed, distributed network of fulfillment partners, typically local retailers. Local fulfillment speeds delivery, motivates fulfillment partners ... Read More

Shopatron is a provider of global e-commerce applications for the consumer goods industries. Orders placed on Shopatron merchant web sites are fulfilled through a managed, distributed network of fulfillment partners, typically local retailers. Local fulfillment speeds delivery, motivates fulfillment partners to stock more inventory and allows in-store pickup by online shoppers. Shopatron operates Coex Freedom, an order exchange with more than 600 merchants.

Shopping Cart Elite

Staten Island, NY.

Shopping Cart Elite provides software to support online wholesalers and retailers, including a web site, back office support, hosting and hardware, a secure socket layer certificate, unlimited e-mails, and a monthly software and features upgrade. Retailers can customize their content ... Read More

Shopping Cart Elite provides software to support online wholesalers and retailers, including a web site, back office support, hosting and hardware, a secure socket layer certificate, unlimited e-mails, and a monthly software and features upgrade. Retailers can customize their content management system with themes, color and layouts. No knowledge of cascading style sheets or hypertext markup language is required. The shopping cart offers advanced search, including searches by brand or price.

Shopster E-Commerce Inc.

Oakland, CA.

Shopster’s PowerMerchant e-Commerce product offers customizable, search engine friendly stores. It also offers more than 1 million Merchant Network products, which can be sold alongside the retailer’s products. Shopster PowerMerchant is designed to give small businesses inventory and resources traditionally ... Read More

Shopster’s PowerMerchant e-Commerce product offers customizable, search engine friendly stores. It also offers more than 1 million Merchant Network products, which can be sold alongside the retailer’s products. Shopster PowerMerchant is designed to give small businesses inventory and resources traditionally only available to larger retailers. The Shopster warehouse makes available drop ship products, including electronics, toys, books and sporting equipment.

ShopVisible offers a comprehensive software-as-a-service e-commerce platform for online and mobile sites. The platform features back-office management including orders, inventory, channel and content management. E-retailers can integrate ShopVisible into third-party systems such as fulfillment, enterprise resource planning, product information management and other platforms that are core to their businesses. ShopVisible’s site navigation and product search functionality enable customers to mix and match items, and its product suggestion capability creates a personalized experience so that shoppers can find the right product for their needs. The platform also features payment options and a social commerce platform.

Company Facts

Year Established

2001

Product / Services

The ShopVisible platform is a SaaS based enterprise ecommerce system which includes content management, order management, shipping and payment, channel management, CRM and marketing, ERP and accounting tools. ShopVisible Social Commerce is an enterprise level ecommerce platform with all the functionality built specifically to drive conversations and conversions in Facebook.

Entry Level / Typical Pricing

Pricing and fees vary; company chose not to disclose specific pricing information.

Smart Online

Durham, NC.

SmartOnline serves customers in the direct marketing and direct selling industries, including building online infrastructure to support business models, distributor marketing support, branded marketplaces and loyalty programs, and administration and reporting. Key offerings are direct marketing and selling; web site ... Read More

SmartOnline serves customers in the direct marketing and direct selling industries, including building online infrastructure to support business models, distributor marketing support, branded marketplaces and loyalty programs, and administration and reporting. Key offerings are direct marketing and selling; web site design and implementation; online subscription services; distributor marketing; and domains, e-mail addresses and supporting tools such as business cards.

Sogeti USA

Dayton, OH.

Sogeti, an international provider of professional information technology services, in May 2010 expanded its e-commerce capabilities by opening a new e-commerce business unit (eCBU). The unit is based in Columbus, Ohio. The eCBU primarily concentrates on helping clients plan, implement ... Read More

Sogeti, an international provider of professional information technology services, in May 2010 expanded its e-commerce capabilities by opening a new e-commerce business unit (eCBU). The unit is based in Columbus, Ohio. The eCBU primarily concentrates on helping clients plan, implement and manage online business strategies. The unit has expertise in e-commerce applications including content and product management systems, search, cross-channel marketing, social media, and search engine optimization. In addition, the center features a mobile solutions lab with experts specifically focused on helping clients leverage mobile technologies, such as the iPhone, iPad, BlackBerry and other mobile devices, to reinforce branding and increase customer loyalty.

Company Facts

Year Established

1967

Product / Services

NA

Entry Level / Typical Pricing

$200,000 (this includes software and services)

Representative Clients

Marketing organizations looking for a way to take ownership of the eCommerce environment , International companies needing support in other countries, such as Europe , Clients that do both B2B and B2C, such as manufacturers with large dealer networks , Multi-channel sellers that need to coordinate orders across mediums , IT organizations with resource/expertise needs

Solid Commerce provides a multichannel inventory and order management platform that enables online retailers to sell across multiple marketplaces, including eBay, Amazon, Buy.com, Half.com, Overstock, Volusion and 3D Cart stores. Solid Commerce's Software-as-a-Service platform and shipping tools feature inventory management, vendor management, automated shipping and fulfillment, and e-commerce store. Each retailer is assigned a dedicated account manager to provide support. Account managers will help retailers define goals, activate the store, and expand into other online marketplaces. They also help retailers with the shipping process. Solid Commerce offers both an online interface with account managers as well as access to live assistance.

Stamps.com

Los Angeles, CA.

Stamps.com is a provider of online postage for shipping software applications, serving web retailers and others. The company’s USPS shipping services include all mail classes, international shipping, package insurance and free USPS supplies, as well as shipping reports and package ... Read More

Stamps.com is a provider of online postage for shipping software applications, serving web retailers and others. The company’s USPS shipping services include all mail classes, international shipping, package insurance and free USPS supplies, as well as shipping reports and package tracking. E-commerce applications allow customers to retrieve order data directly from eBay and Amazon, among others; provide shopping cart support, including Magento and Zen Cart; and multi-carrier shipping tools.

Company Facts

Sterling Commerce

Dublin, OH.

IBM in August 2010 completed the acquisition of Sterling Commerce, a provider of software that helps more than 18,000 retailers, manufacturers, distributors and financial services providers collaborate on processes such as selling and order and logistics management. Sterling allows users ... Read More

IBM in August 2010 completed the acquisition of Sterling Commerce, a provider of software that helps more than 18,000 retailers, manufacturers, distributors and financial services providers collaborate on processes such as selling and order and logistics management. Sterling allows users to access that collaborative data via a hosted Internet-based system, commonly called the cloud.

Company Facts

Year Established

1975

Product / Services

Sterling Mobile Store Channel and Sterling Store Associate Mobile

Entry Level / Typical Pricing

Free with purchase or ownership of appropriate Sterling Commerce applications

Superb Internet Corp.

Honolulu, HI.

Superb Internet provides a range of web site hosting services including virtual shared web hosting, dedicated and managed services and high-volume, mission-critical high-availability applications that are geographically dispersed. The company operates 11 separate sites in the U.S., including three data ... Read More

Superb Internet provides a range of web site hosting services including virtual shared web hosting, dedicated and managed services and high-volume, mission-critical high-availability applications that are geographically dispersed. The company operates 11 separate sites in the U.S., including three data centers with the latest in Cisco internetworking equipment. In 2010, the company launched its Enkompass product, a Windows-based web hosting control panel.

SureSource LLC

Shelton, CT.

SureSource operates direct-to-consumer businesses for brands, including more than 200 storefronts. The company offers web retailers core fulfillment and logistics services, in addition to a multi-lingual contact center. The SureSource Express Webstore program includes an e-commerce platform and technology, design ... Read More

SureSource operates direct-to-consumer businesses for brands, including more than 200 storefronts. The company offers web retailers core fulfillment and logistics services, in addition to a multi-lingual contact center. The SureSource Express Webstore program includes an e-commerce platform and technology, design and development, merchandising, inventory forecasting, customer service, fulfillment, and marketing. A standard program is available for smaller web retailers.

Symantec Corp.

Century-City, Cape-Town.

Founded by Mark Shuttleworth in South Africa, Thawte was the first certificate authority to issue Secure Socket Layer certificates to public entities outside of the United States. Thawte says it has issued more than 945,000 SSL and code signing certificates ... Read More

Founded by Mark Shuttleworth in South Africa, Thawte was the first certificate authority to issue Secure Socket Layer certificates to public entities outside of the United States. Thawte says it has issued more than 945,000 SSL and code signing certificates since 1995 in over 240 countries. Thawte offers a full range of SSL products, including EV, OV, Wildcard and SAN SSL certificates in 18 languages.

SysIQ Inc.

SysIQ designs and implements comprehensive e-business applications and services for multichannel retailers and direct marketers, including web design, site search and guided navigation, rich media applications and dynamic imaging, managed hosted services and ongoing business support. On-demand software is designed ... Read More

SysIQ designs and implements comprehensive e-business applications and services for multichannel retailers and direct marketers, including web design, site search and guided navigation, rich media applications and dynamic imaging, managed hosted services and ongoing business support. On-demand software is designed to grow with the client, offering retailers flexibility and customization. The company offers monitoring, support and maintenance for all aspects of retailers’ web sites.

TorreyCommerce

San Diego, CA.

TorreyCommerce provides e-commerce services for integrating many popular retail software packages with EDI, XML, API's or customer applications. Merchants can expand their online stores with drop-ship vendors from the TorreyCommerce Network, which has over 15 departments, 1,500 brands and more ... Read More

TorreyCommerce provides e-commerce services for integrating many popular retail software packages with EDI, XML, API's or customer applications. Merchants can expand their online stores with drop-ship vendors from the TorreyCommerce Network, which has over 15 departments, 1,500 brands and more than 200,000 SKUs. TorreyCommerce manages e-commerce for medium to large size retailers, supplying multichannel fulfillment such as drop-ship, warehouse and third-party logistics. Other services include m-commerce, marketing, search engine optimization, search engine marketing, search marketing optimization, customer relationship management, and inventory and financial accounting.

Trade Desk, The

Ventura, CA.

The Trade Desk's flagship product, The Desk, enables retailers and marketers to buy online media from a single platform. The Desk offers proprietary tools in display advertising and partners with other companies to offer marketing in search, social and other ... Read More

The Trade Desk's flagship product, The Desk, enables retailers and marketers to buy online media from a single platform. The Desk offers proprietary tools in display advertising and partners with other companies to offer marketing in search, social and other channels. The Desk analyzes data provided by The AdServer to track performance. In display advertising, The Desk provides access to major ad exchanges, allowing for real-time buys on web sites. It also offers data management and protection.

Truition Inc.

Truition Inc., a provider of hosted e-commerce applications, in August 2008 launched Version 5.0 of its commerce management system for retailers and direct to consumer manufacturers. New store management features enable retailers to maintain the design and layout of their ... Read More

Truition Inc., a provider of hosted e-commerce applications, in August 2008 launched Version 5.0 of its commerce management system for retailers and direct to consumer manufacturers. New store management features enable retailers to maintain the design and layout of their e-commerce sites while providing advanced preview and approval workflows. CMS V. 5.0 features new gift certificate and store credit functions. It also includes Fluid Experience advanced rich media product display technologies, enabling more integration between CMS inventory management and Fluid's display management tools. Truition customers can change the design of their site, schedule when changes occur, and preview site changes.

TRUSTe

San Francisco, CA.

TRUSTe is an online trustmark provider. The company offers a broad suite of privacy services, including TRUSTe’s Web Privacy, Email Privacy and Trusted Download Programs, to help business build trust. They offer programs across all online channels, including web sites, ... Read More

TRUSTe is an online trustmark provider. The company offers a broad suite of privacy services, including TRUSTe’s Web Privacy, Email Privacy and Trusted Download Programs, to help business build trust. They offer programs across all online channels, including web sites, mobile applications, advertising, cloud services, business analytics and e-mail marketing. Before awarding a mark, TRUSTe scans a site for potential threats and ensures the retailers meets federal and state privacy requirements.

Verizon Business

Basking Ridge, NJ.

In 2010, Verizon Business launched a pay-as-you-go cloud computing service for small to mid-size retailers. Verizon's cloud "Computing-as-a-Service" portfolio is tailored to companies with limited resources that do not want to own or manage their I.T. infrastructure. This can cater ... Read More

In 2010, Verizon Business launched a pay-as-you-go cloud computing service for small to mid-size retailers. Verizon's cloud "Computing-as-a-Service" portfolio is tailored to companies with limited resources that do not want to own or manage their I.T. infrastructure. This can cater to retailers that want to test and stage their businesses in a scalable cloud environment. Clients can customize the service, storage and network resources and have access to built-in security features.

Vetra Analytics

Vetra offers customized research and development analytics for online retailers and other businesses, including modeling, digital marketing analytics, market intelligence, data mining, marketing mix optimization, social media tracking, web site metrics and customer relationship management analytics. The company's staff and ... Read More

Vetra offers customized research and development analytics for online retailers and other businesses, including modeling, digital marketing analytics, market intelligence, data mining, marketing mix optimization, social media tracking, web site metrics and customer relationship management analytics. The company's staff and analysts include lead-developers with Ph.D.s in marketing or statistics who will help retailers implement projects in a production environment.

Volusion

Austin, TX.

E-commerce software company Volusion in August 2013 launched an integration application enabling retailers to sell directly to Amazon shoppers through their online stores. The new feature comes at no additional cost and is available to U.S. and U.K. merchants with ... Read More

E-commerce software company Volusion in August 2013 launched an integration application enabling retailers to sell directly to Amazon shoppers through their online stores. The new feature comes at no additional cost and is available to U.S. and U.K. merchants with a Gold-level plan or higher. Volusion retailers can also sell via eBay, Facebook, Google Merchant Center and various comparison shopping engines.

Company Facts

Year Established

1999

Product / Services

Volusion eCommerce

Entry Level / Typical Pricing

14-day free trial; prices range from $19/mo. to $149/mo.

Representative Clients

3M, Kinerase, Nalgene, National Geographic, The University of Oregon, Deloitte, Nutella

Vortx

Ashland , OR.

Vortx, an e-commerce platform company, in August 2010 acquired AspDotNetStorefront.com, a shopping cart technology provider. The Mobile Commerce Platform for AspDotNetStorefront by Vortx allows online store owners to provide a full-featured mobile version of their site without having to create ... Read More

Vortx, an e-commerce platform company, in August 2010 acquired AspDotNetStorefront.com, a shopping cart technology provider. The Mobile Commerce Platform for AspDotNetStorefront by Vortx allows online store owners to provide a full-featured mobile version of their site without having to create a new, separate site. Vortx also offers a mobile commerce platform for ChannelAdvisor.

Web Cube

Austin, TX.

Web Cube launched the latest version of its e-commerce and content management system software in July 2013. The Web Cube 4.3 platform is mobile responsive and includes a product selector customer engagement tool. West Cube also integrated e-mail marketing and ... Read More

Web Cube launched the latest version of its e-commerce and content management system software in July 2013. The Web Cube 4.3 platform is mobile responsive and includes a product selector customer engagement tool. West Cube also integrated e-mail marketing and customer relationship management into the platform via partnerships with MailChimp and Salesforce.com, respectively.

Web.com

Jacksonville, FL.

Web.com offers a package of small business web hosting services designed to build and power a retailer’s web presence. Services include development, Microsoft Hosted Exchange and comprehensive e-commerce packages. Linux and Windows hosting plans include unlimited storage and transfer and ... Read More

Web.com offers a package of small business web hosting services designed to build and power a retailer’s web presence. Services include development, Microsoft Hosted Exchange and comprehensive e-commerce packages. Linux and Windows hosting plans include unlimited storage and transfer and multiple-domain hosting. Microsoft Hosting Exchange includes managed e-mail service. Other services include domain name registration, which is included free with Linux and Windows web hosting plans.

WebLinc eCommerce

Philadelphia, PA.

E-commerce technology provider WebLinc’s services for online retailers include platform development and production, analysis and strategy, graphic design and branding, search engine optimization, and managed hosting. The Philadelphia company offers a business-to-business version of its WebLinc eCommerce platform and also ... Read More

E-commerce technology provider WebLinc’s services for online retailers include platform development and production, analysis and strategy, graphic design and branding, search engine optimization, and managed hosting. The Philadelphia company offers a business-to-business version of its WebLinc eCommerce platform and also develops mobile web sites and applications.

Yahoo Small Business

Sunnyvale, CA.

In July 2013, Yahoo acquired e-commerce marketing technology provider Lexity, which offers more than 50 applications for small businesses. Lexity will be renamed with Yahoo branding, but its products still work on other e-commerce platforms, including those of Shopify, Magento ... Read More

In July 2013, Yahoo acquired e-commerce marketing technology provider Lexity, which offers more than 50 applications for small businesses. Lexity will be renamed with Yahoo branding, but its products still work on other e-commerce platforms, including those of Shopify, Magento and Bigcommerce. Lexity, formerly known as Vurve, had raised roughly $5.7 million in venture capital funding since 2009.

Yahoo! Merchant Solutions

Sunnyvale, CA.

Yahoo! Merchant Solutions gives retailers tools designed to get their e-commerce sites up and running with as much assistance as they need. Services include web design and hosting, sales and marketing, finance, legal, back-end and fulfillment. Yahoo’s Merchant Solutions offers ... Read More

Yahoo! Merchant Solutions gives retailers tools designed to get their e-commerce sites up and running with as much assistance as they need. Services include web design and hosting, sales and marketing, finance, legal, back-end and fulfillment. Yahoo’s Merchant Solutions offers a range of e-commerce technology tools for start-up to veteran e-retailers. Retailers can use Yahoo’s store design wizard to build an online store, choosing from pre-designed themes or picking their own layouts and colors.

ZaneRay Group, The

Whitefish, MT .

The ZaneRay Group, a Whitefish, Mo.-based company that designs e-commerce sites, offers the ZFoundation Commerce Suite, a Java-based, customizable platform. The company’s offerings include ZPromotions, a promotions engine; ZProduct, a product data and management tool; and Articles, a content management ... Read More

Zoovy Inc.

Carlsbad, CA.

Zoovy, a Carlsbad, Ca.-based e-commerce platform and services provider, offers application building, training and technical support, and marketing development services to small and midsize retailers and other businesses. The company also provides order management services and helps merchants optimize their ... Read More

Zoovy, a Carlsbad, Ca.-based e-commerce platform and services provider, offers application building, training and technical support, and marketing development services to small and midsize retailers and other businesses. The company also provides order management services and helps merchants optimize their e-commerce sites for selling on marketplaces such as Amazon and eBay.